beauso79 141 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Elviplatinum said: So how many of you see strickland keeping and running away with the closer job??? NFBC decision time tomorrow. I'm in the same situation.. I don't want to have to break the FAAB bank on him though....lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites
shakestreet 4,110 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 6 minutes ago, Elviplatinum said: So how many of you see strickland keeping and running away with the closer job??? NFBC decision time tomorrow. You have to believe the job is his for as long he is pitching right... no matter what happens with Melancon. Link to post Share on other sites
Elviplatinum 246 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, beauso79 said: I'm in the same situation.. I don't want to have to break the FAAB bank on him though....lol EXACTLY. I have a lot of math to do tonight lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites
beauso79 141 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Elviplatinum said: EXACTLY. I have a lot of math to do tonight lol Sadly, you know some idiot is going to bid $200+ on him........lol Link to post Share on other sites
6Kill 584 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Z06vette said: Just something to keep an eye on: Jansen -- who gave up Friday's only run -- reportedly saw his velocity dip to the 88-89 mph range, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The dominant closer became Joe Panik's latest victim when he left one of his cutters over the plate in the ninth inning. Jansen averaged 93.3 mph on his big cut fastball last season, so the media questioned whether the dip in velocity was simply mechanical, or if there were another reason, to which Jansen replied, "who cares?" One group of folks who might care are the fantasy owners who paid a hefty cost to acquire one of the game's best closers. Jansen did have a hamstring injury that delayed his start to spring training, but the ailment was never considered serious, and he was able to finish the exhibition campaign with no reported setbacks. There isn't reason to panic quite yet, as pitchers -- especially ones that didn't get a full spring in -- sometimes need a few extra appearances to fully get their velocity to peak levels. That said, how the 30-year-old responds in his next few outings will determine whether there is any cause for concern or if this was just a blip on what should be another dominant year. This is priceless info- might try to flip him now for a good closer plus a piece before we hear something worse. I know that seems panicky but he did give up the bomb to Panik so I’m taking it as a sign and fielding offers for him. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
colepenhagen 3,566 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 i have seen kenely throw 89-90 before early in the year many years ago. i wouldnt be worried at all. Link to post Share on other sites
jwblue 169 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Elviplatinum said: So how many of you see strickland keeping and running away with the closer job??? NFBC decision time tomorrow. Has there been any change in Strickland's stuff? If not probably not past May. Link to post Share on other sites
BMcP 8,663 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 1 minute ago, jwblue said: Has there been any change in Strickland's stuff? If not probably not past May. Absolutely - Smoltz taught him how to throw a harder, sharper slider. He finally has a second pitch. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,585 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, 6Kill said: This is priceless info- might try to flip him now for a good closer plus a piece before we hear something worse. I know that seems panicky but he did give up the bomb to Panik so I’m taking it as a sign and fielding offers for him. Also Chicken Little said the sky is falling. Why all these football approach decisions after 2 games? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BMcP 8,663 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Leone warming up down 3 in the 8th - maybe he needs an appearance Link to post Share on other sites
Jub Jub 293 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Familia with the 4 out save Link to post Share on other sites
MugsyBogues 792 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Jones in the 8th? Ugh 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reichl555 818 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nate Jones pitching in the 8th. Link to post Share on other sites
mjuevos 9 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 its ok soria is who we thought he was 1 Link to post Share on other sites
reichl555 818 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, mjuevos said: its ok soria is who we thought he was It was ugly, but got the save Link to post Share on other sites
jmoney23 518 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Morrow wasn’t warming in the pen before that bases clearing double by Bryant...only saw Montgomery out there. Is he not throwing on back to back days to start the year? Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,512 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Ziegler destroyed Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,295 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Just now, kidtwentytwo said: Ziegler destroyed Pitched a clean inning. Mattingly brought him out for a 2nd. Pretty certain everyone knew that wasn’t a good idea...except Mattingly. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
absknicks 3,005 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Marlins also botched a routine rundown play which gave the Cubs an extra out and allowed Bryant to clear the bases. Tough luck for Ziegler. Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjohns 48 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, jmoney23 said: Morrow wasn’t warming in the pen before that bases clearing double by Bryant...only saw Montgomery out there. Is he not throwing on back to back days to start the year? Morrow only threw 2 pitches yesterday but warmed up 3 or 4 times. Like Eddie Butler, Madden wasn't going to pitch him today. Edited April 1, 2018 by jimmyjohns Words... Link to post Share on other sites
handyandy86 2,451 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 30 minutes ago, Backdoor Slider said: Pitched a clean inning. Mattingly brought him out for a 2nd. Pretty certain everyone knew that wasn’t a good idea...except Mattingly. The starters are horrendous and haven't been going deep at all (plus the 17 innings yesterday). Could be a long year for the whole bullpen of being asked to throw multiple innings. Has dumpster fire written all over it. Link to post Share on other sites
kidtwentytwo 5,512 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Slow day today. Maybe all 30 closers will keep their jobs this season Link to post Share on other sites
XxxOilOverloadxxX 1,958 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, kidtwentytwo said: Slow day today. Maybe all 30 closers will keep their jobs this season 1 Link to post Share on other sites
thefamily79 195 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Doubleheader means Kontos-time! Link to post Share on other sites
DaBirds12 11 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 23 hours ago, Elviplatinum said: So how many of you see strickland keeping and running away with the closer job??? NFBC decision time tomorrow. If/when Melancon does come back he'll be eased in and who knows if he'll be the same. Forearm troubles are no joke. Dyson isn't a threat. I'd most be concerned about the Giants making a move for say a Kelvin Herrera if they're in contention. He could vulture some saves. That said I'd confidently bid 35%-40% of your FAAB money on Strickland and enjoy the ride. I could see him really making an impact. Link to post Share on other sites
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