2009 Closers Thread (No Game Commentary Please)

[metsfan12]

I believe there is a coding problem with the poll. I've contacted the mods on the issue.

I don't know if my request helped get that poll up but regardless, thanks for the poll Havok.

Anyone think Dotel could steal some saves from Jenks? He is a good K source anyway.

[Havok1517]

I believe there is a coding problem with the poll. I've contacted the mods on the issue.

I don't know if my request helped get that poll up but regardless, thanks for the poll Havok.

Anyone think Dotel could steal some saves from Jenks? He is a good K source anyway.

Jenks would have to go down for him to get a chance imo and even then they could go with Linebrink instead.

[Havok1517]

On a side note, anybody else noticing how well Villaneuva has looked? He's looked really good. Keep in mind Hoffman is still hurt and he's only signed through this year. In fact, every team except the Brewers wanted him to setup and not close but Hoffman signed with the team that gave him that chance. Villaneuva time on the horizon???

[StarsNPinstripes]

I think Francisco Cordero took a step in quieting concerns.He threw 13 pitches(9 strikes) while striking out the side(Sheffield,Reyes & Murphy) & Yahoo player notes stated that he was hitting 95-96. Nice start.

[SenorFresco7]

When do you guys think Chris Perez will get the call up? Obviously he has to do some work in AAA first, but let's be realistic, he is the Cards closer of the future, regardless of Motte's one pitch wonder fastball (as we saw in his first game, if someone connects with it: it will travel a mile)..I never had too much faith in Motte anyways considering he's so unexperienced and a converted catcher (still learning ropes of pitching).

[MotorCityKitties]

Percy got the save, but gave up a bomb to varitek. I hate that he is still closing for the rays

Hey D. Who's your favorite to be closer besides Percy.

[MotorCityKitties]

In regards to the poll I don't trust Zumaya to be healthy enough to get many saves and I see Qualls as one of the most underrated current closers so I wouldn't vote for Pena. I voted for Perez, but it would have to be between him Corpas and Marmol.

[dssguy99]

Why is Santiago Castilla off the poll? Your home page has a atricle discussing how he is a closer in waiting.

[Havok1517]

Why is Santiago Castilla off the poll? Your home page has a atricle discussing how he is a closer in waiting.

He was on the poll but its jacked and still has a coding problem.