AnonymousRob 3,484 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Fwiw, hitters change their approach in the ninth, so it's not always about mental toughness or mound presence or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,291 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Maybe it won’t be LeClerc or Kelley?? Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,282 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Backdoor Slider said: Maybe it won’t be LeClerc or Kelley?? Leclerc really crapped all over himself this year after signing a nice deal and had the closer position on lock down. I'm dropping and not looking back. . Edited June 11, 2019 by Members_Only_76 Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,291 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, Members_Only_76 said: Leclerc really crapped all over himself this year after signing a nice deal and had the closer position on lock down. I'm dropping and not looking back. . Every time I’m close, Kelley blows one. I’m not quite ready to drop. Just wish one would take the job and run with it. This wrinkle doesn’t help, but doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll get done, or that it will be a closer. Just something I thought worth sharing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TrueToTheBlue 353 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) Am I wrong in thinking Givens is still the best bet for the next save opp right now in Baltimore? He was unavailable Sunday when Castro got that save Edited June 11, 2019 by TrueToTheBlue 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,282 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Backdoor Slider said: Every time I’m close, Kelley blows one. I’m not quite ready to drop. Just wish one would take the job and run with it. This wrinkle doesn’t help, but doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll get done, or that it will be a closer. Just something I thought worth sharing. I'm with you, but feels like I've been telling myself that for a month now. Let's see how the next few days go... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Baur10 2,142 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Backdoor Slider said: Every time I’m close, Kelley blows one. I’m not quite ready to drop. Just wish one would take the job and run with it. This wrinkle doesn’t help, but doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll get done, or that it will be a closer. Just something I thought worth sharing. Yup. He does just enough and Kelley screws up just enough to make me hold on to him. It's frustrating AF. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
jseay65 302 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) On 6/2/2019 at 12:21 AM, LoganRonin said: So who are you guys speculating on that will become closers in the near future. Buttrey seems obvious How about bottom dwelling teams that might sell closers? Here are two stash candidates I am thinking about : 1) Jimenez in Detroit (Green has been awesome as a closer, but Detroit isn't going anywhere) 2) Moronta in SF (SF has to be selling, only danger here is Moronta might be best, but the entire pen has "closer experience") Who is on your list? Jimenez is a ratio killer, much too much to even be a SAGNOF, I'm keeping an eye on Moronta but they may give the job to Melancon. I'm stashing Biagini because I feel Giles is the next closer to move. Edited June 11, 2019 by jseay65 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Minnesota_Jack 704 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 5 hours ago, The Big Bat Theory said: Yep. Just what I said abut Barnes above too when I talked about why I haven't been on the Barnes bandwagon ever. Keep him as a set-up guy and he is okay. But ninth inning pressure has always been his Achilles' heel. Buuuttt... You're the guy who hyped Brasier and his mound presence. Let's tell the whole story here. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Lee Jones 596 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 What’s mindblowing is that Barnes has a 3.76 ERA and an MLB-best XFIP of 1.60 while Brasier has a 3.77 ERA and a 5.27 XFIP. They’ve both pitched upwards of 30 IP - not the greatest sample size, but still fascinating. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy8102 246 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Minter recalled. Any clarity on his role? Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,282 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 27 minutes ago, johnnyboy8102 said: Minter recalled. Any clarity on his role? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
k.k. 347 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, johnnyboy8102 said: Minter recalled. Any clarity on his role? Newcomb starting late in the week, so I would assume Minter (also LHP) could slide back into a late innings role as the lefty. He seemed to straighten his problems out in his minors stint from what they say. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
murraygd13 1,225 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 LeClerc will be fine..over 14 K/9. What's brought him down is some really crappy luck. 0.321 BABIP...a 15.4% HR/FB..where over his career he's normally a 6.4 % HR/FB. Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, murraygd13 said: LeClerc will be fine..over 14 K/9. What's brought him down is some really crappy luck. 0.321 BABIP...a 15.4% HR/FB..where over his career he's normally a 6.4 % HR/FB. No that's being too kind. He was atrocious for a month where he couldn't sniff the plate and hasn't been able to grab back opportunities to close again even when management have stated it'll be his job again. He's dominant when on but may always be a guy on the edge due to control/command issues. I have stated previously I think he is an excellent fireman though but seems to be stumbling anytime he gets near the 9th. Sometimes this stuff does get in your head... Edited June 12, 2019 by knuckleheads 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,063 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I just read an article by Richard Justice on MLB.com listing seven impact RPs that could be traded. Six of them were closers. We’ve talked about Smith, Givens, and Giles. But he also lists Vazquez, Hand, and Holland. I assume Bradley or Hirano would be the guy if Holland is dealt. But who is next in line if Hand or Vazquez is dealt? https://www.mlb.com/news/relievers-who-could-move-at-the-trade-deadline?partnerId=ed-13933084-1147487903 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Whom 3,049 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 37 minutes ago, murraygd13 said: LeClerc will be fine..over 14 K/9. What's brought him down is some really crappy luck. 0.321 BABIP...a 15.4% HR/FB..where over his career he's normally a 6.4 % HR/FB. Agreed...and he will never get the closer role back this year barring injury. Rangers are looking for a new closer as we speak 1 Link to post Share on other sites
urban2014 1,741 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Givens with a save.... Link to post Share on other sites
urban2014 1,741 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Leclair still looks awful Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Whom 3,049 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, urban2014 said: Leclair still looks awful In other news...water is wet Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Lee Jones 596 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) I picked up Leclair after the Baltimore series and he has a 12.00 ERA in 3 appearances since then. And it’s not cool. Edited June 12, 2019 by Tommy Lee Jones Link to post Share on other sites
9703 697 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Peter Fairbanks has good stuff in the Rangers bullpen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, 9703 said: Peter Fairbanks has good stuff in the Rangers bullpen. His minor league K rate has sky rocketed this year and his walk rate is good. Looks like he was out last year so will have to do some research on this guy. Good share... Link to post Share on other sites
knuckleheads 469 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, knuckleheads said: His minor league K rate has sky rocketed this year and his walk rate is good. Looks like he was out last year so will have to do some research on this guy. Good share... 8 minutes ago, 9703 said: Peter Fairbanks has good stuff in the Rangers bullpen. Two Tommy Johns and came back this year as a full time reliever. Promoted a bunch of levels and now in the majors since. Role seems to fit him and a good guy to add to the watch list... Link to post Share on other sites
9703 697 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, knuckleheads said: Two Tommy Johns and came back this year as a full time reliever. Promoted a bunch of levels and now in the majors since. Role seems to fit him and a good guy to add to the watch list... Yeah I noticed him the other night on pitchingninja's Twitter. He has a fastball that can touch triple digits with a wipeout breaking ball. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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