dinhead 93 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 24 minutes ago, Cmilne23 said: I bet Phelps is dealt. He's a nice asset for playoff contenders out of a bullpen. Think I saw today Yanks inquired on him. i stashed Phelps thinking the same thing, but it is a good bet that Ramos and Phelps will be gone and the reigns turned over to barraclaugh even with his control being erratic. Link to post Share on other sites
DemOrioles 517 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 How is that a hit and run charged to Ramos when Yelich couldn't field the ball? Link to post Share on other sites
XxxOilOverloadxxX 1,958 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Justin Wilson savage Link to post Share on other sites
fletch44 1,531 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Bush has thrown 4 scoreless innings and allowed only 2 base runners this month. Since nobody else has claimed the role anyone else think he could get the first crack post All-Star break ? Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,513 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 14 hours ago, Cmilne23 said: Buster Olney on espn says teams lining up to get Justin Wilson from Tigers. Is there a good stash here? They've been using Rondon to set up Wilson the past 2 weeks. Greene hasn't been great recently. Link to post Share on other sites
Sterling Archer 26 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 2 hours ago, kidtwentytwo said: They've been using Rondon to set up Wilson the past 2 weeks. Greene hasn't been great recently. Rondon hasn't been all that good EVER Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy86 2,451 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Good or not, Rondon has been getting the 8th inning duties lately. That would usually signal he's next in line, although he did get blown up a bit on the 8th. You'd also have to think the Tigers want Rondon and Jimenez to be their future 8/9 combo, so they want them to succeed. Despite less than stellar results they keep pushing Rondon into these prominent positions. Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Hippo 1,365 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, handyandy86 said: Good or not, Rondon has been getting the 8th inning duties lately. That would usually signal he's next in line, although he did get blown up a bit on the 8th. You'd also have to think the Tigers want Rondon and Jimenez to be their future 8/9 combo, so they want them to succeed. Despite less than stellar results they keep pushing Rondon into these prominent positions. I was watching the game last night and it was Greene who got the 8th. Was Rondon unavailable? Link to post Share on other sites
ASHLANDARROWS1992 2,248 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 thinking of trying to acquire norris, talk though that he may be dealt....any thoughts on him actually closing for a new team IF he does get dealt? Link to post Share on other sites
Magoo 1,600 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 39 minutes ago, Purple Hippo said: I was watching the game last night and it was Greene who got the 8th. Was Rondon unavailable? Greene looks great in a bullpen role. He should be closer when J Wilson is moved especially considering Rondon hasn't really shown enough to close imo Link to post Share on other sites
radioflyer9 59 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I picked up Kela just in case he gets the closer gig. Any thoughts on if he might be the closer after the break? It seems like that's the way it was trending before he went on the DL Link to post Share on other sites
street sharks 3,295 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Just now, radioflyer9 said: I picked up Kela just in case he gets the closer gig. Any thoughts on if he might be the closer after the break? It seems like that's the way it was trending before he went on the DL I'm holding onto him because I'm like 85% it's gonna be him. I think Bush came in the 6th or 7th inning last night. It looked like Kela all the way until the DL stint, and only after the fact did the manager announce a 3-way committee. Link to post Share on other sites
David Aames 283 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 anyone think viscaino gets the job soon? also, why was he soooo bad last year? Link to post Share on other sites
fletch44 1,531 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 minute ago, David Aames said: anyone think viscaino gets the job soon? also, why was he soooo bad last year? Vizcaino is on the DL for a strained finger. Assuming this finger is not a big deal, have to think he would be the favorite to take over if Johnson gets traded. I don't see him taking over unless Johnson gets traded, hurt or has a couple more blow ups. Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 2,004 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If by chance Maurer and Hand both get dealt, nice piece on Maton: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/phil-maton-and-others-on-his-high-spin-heater/ Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy86 2,451 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Purple Hippo said: I was watching the game last night and it was Greene who got the 8th. Was Rondon unavailable? Rondon was unavailable since he pitched 3 of the precious 4 days. Also last night Greene actually got the 7th, came back out for the 8th, got an out and then walked the next 2 batters and got the hook for J. Wilson to get a 5 out save. So not exactly a banner game / ringing endorsement for Greene either. I don't have any bias in this situation and I think whoever got the job could be a gong show, but most recent usage suggests Rondon. If after the ASB the Tigers use Greene in the 8th with Rondon available that would be telling, but yesterday's usage doesn't tell us much. Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,513 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 55 minutes ago, herschel said: If by chance Maurer and Hand both get dealt, nice piece on Maton: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/phil-maton-and-others-on-his-high-spin-heater/ I think Yates takes over, but Maton looks promising. Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Hippo 1,365 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, handyandy86 said: Rondon was unavailable since he pitched 3 of the precious 4 days. Also last night Greene actually got the 7th, came back out for the 8th, got an out and then walked the next 2 batters and got the hook for J. Wilson to get a 5 out save. So not exactly a banner game / ringing endorsement for Greene either. I don't have any bias in this situation and I think whoever got the job could be a gong show, but most recent usage suggests Rondon. If after the ASB the Tigers use Greene in the 8th with Rondon available that would be telling, but yesterday's usage doesn't tell us much. I haven't been following the Detroit situation too closely, I was genuinely asking why Rondon wasn't in there. I had the game on in the background and saw Greene pitching in the 8th.I'll probably be avoiding both guys altogether. Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy86 2,451 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, fletch44 said: Vizcaino is on the DL for a strained finger. Assuming this finger is not a big deal, have to think he would be the favorite to take over if Johnson gets traded. I don't see him taking over unless Johnson gets traded, hurt or has a couple more blow ups. Also I'd add the likelihood of JJ being dealt seems surprisingly slim. I know everyone automatically pegged ATL as sellers, but all the latest rumors have them buying and making a WC push. Link to post Share on other sites
motown magic 736 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Street is due back right after the break . What happens with him ? Bedrosian -Street -Norris until a trade ? Who is the last man standing when the smoke clears ? Link to post Share on other sites
herschel 2,004 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, motown magic said: Street is due back right after the break . What happens with him ? Bedrosian -Street -Norris until a trade ? Who is the last man standing when the smoke clears ? Norris is clearly the closer until/if he gets traded. Link to post Share on other sites
champy41 115 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, street sharks said: I'm holding onto him because I'm like 85% it's gonna be him. I think Bush came in the 6th or 7th inning last night. It looked like Kela all the way until the DL stint, and only after the fact did the manager announce a 3-way committee. Bingo! I'm with you, stash Kela everywhere. Everything was pointing towards him before he got put on DL. I don't think there were any save chances after he got put on DL, so nobody ran with the job. It really appears that Kela will be the closer or at least given a crack at it when he returns - which should be their first game after ASB. Edited July 11, 2017 by champy41 Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy86 2,451 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 17 hours ago, motown magic said: Street is due back right after the break . What happens with him ? Bedrosian -Street -Norris until a trade ? Who is the last man standing when the smoke clears ? Before he went on the DL Street wasn't sniffing 9th inning anyway, so I'm not sure what would change now. The pretty clear pecking order is Norris is closing, Bedrosian in the 8th, and any combination of Street, Hernandez, Middleton, Parker before that. Also I wouldn't hold my breath for a trade - Angels are in the WC race and as I outlined in an earlier post, they have almost zero history of selling assets even in their most dire years. The only way I see a trade happening right now is if LAA actually use their bullpen depth to upgrade another area of need, but for now I think their closing situation is pretty settled. Link to post Share on other sites
RenegadeGM 510 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 From Scott Merkin on Twitter: White Sox reliever Nate Jones underwent nerve repositioning surgery in his right elbow on Tuesday. He will miss the remainder of this season Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialFNK 1,491 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League & National League http://closermonkey.com/2017/07/12/trade-deadline-buysell-american-league-3/ http://closermonkey.com/2017/07/13/trade-deadline-buysell-national-league-3/ Link to post Share on other sites
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