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by **RedsRebirth** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:52 am

As he has been known to do, and somehow loses his job sometime as the closer, who gets the saves? Acevedo was just sent down....

by **RedsRebirth** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:04 pm

really? I disagree! :-[

by **Mookie4ever** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:13 pm

Why would he implode, as opposed to explode?

by **Mordraken** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:15 pm

Mesa had over a 6 ERA last year with a WHIP around 1.8 (iirr). If he didn't lose his job through that, I don't know what would cause him to loose his job...

My guess is Acevedo was sent down so he could work regularly as a closer, and if Mesa falters Acevedo will get the call-up to take the job.

That said, if Mesa's on your roster (like he is on mine), try to trade him now! Then again, for the 2002 & 2001 seasons, he was pretty good with under a 3 ERA and >30 saves each year. Go figure.

by **RedsRebirth** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:17 pm

I guess, Mesa could certainly lose the job, anyone know of any other high minors closer prospects in the Pirates farm system.

by **Area51's** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:33 pm

A longshot might be Mark Corey. He has struck out a batter per inning over his career, but has been hittable at times, and struggled w/ control at others. Weirder things have happened! Rocky freaking Biddle!

by **warrick95** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:28 pm

I wouldn't recommend him. I mean, he's going to pitch in a lot of non-save situations, being on the Pirates. And knowing him and his implosions... :-°

by **The Jury** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:29 pm

Implode typically gives the sense of a player screwing up big time, while explode can be seen as a positive stretch of huge stats usually for a hitter. :-?

Heh that was kind of stupid blurb, but I tried to answer a stupid question that was posted :-D

by **Brendo** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 11:44 pm

and while we're debating implode vs. explode, should the real title of the thread read: WHEN MESA IMPLODES

canibus · by **canibus** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:13 am

The Jury wrote:Implode typically gives the sense of a player screwing up big time, while explode can be seen as a positive stretch of huge stats usually for a hitter.

Heh that was kind of stupid blurb, but I tried to answer a stupid question that was posted

Not a stupid blurb at all. That is exactly right, Mesa will most likely implode not explode. ;-D

I tend to agree with Brendo, WHEN not IF...

"Will the REAL Pirates closer please stand up? Please stand up."

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