Well you got two pretty good ones, so I would go with Motte. He has had a really good spring going 4 for 4 in saves.
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After reading this article, I forsee Motte as the closer in STL. I recently dropped Lindstrom for Motte and I also have Gregg(who will close but on short leash). Chris Perez is a great talent but his arm problems make LaRussa weary of using him in the 9th. Franklin is OK and thats about it. Motte has been auditioning well this spring with 5 saves. Also, I believe the fact that he is a converted position player decreases his chance of arm injury. I am a firm believer in the idea that each pitcher can only throw so many pitches before his arm begins to break down. Motte has a "fresh arm", a great mentality, and great stuff to back it up. He misses a lot of bats. Don't shy away from taking him. I think he is the safest option for you long-term.
aravtrain21 wrote:After reading this article, I forsee Motte as the closer in STL. I recently dropped Lindstrom for Motte and I also have Gregg(who will close but on short leash). Chris Perez is a great talent but his arm problems make LaRussa weary of using him in the 9th. Franklin is OK and thats about it. Motte has been auditioning well this spring with 5 saves. Also, I believe the fact that he is a converted position player decreases his chance of arm injury. I am a firm believer in the idea that each pitcher can only throw so many pitches before his arm begins to break down. Motte has a "fresh arm", a great mentality, and great stuff to back it up. He misses a lot of bats. Don't shy away from taking him. I think he is the safest option for you long-term.
I like Lindstrom out of this bunch.....Sure Motte has had a great spring, but there still is PEREZ hanging around, etc. And the Cubs situation isnt any clearer, with Marmol and Gregg.
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by TheBambino » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:21 am 
