2K17: Closer and Bullpen

[virgonomic]

I'm more of an NL guy as I haven't been in an AL league last two yrs. I can't see Gomez holding the job over Neris so at some point I expect him to take over as closer. Capps if he stays healthy and that is a big IF he should also take over as closer at some point. On Kelley I don't know your league rules but if you have a bench like we do in a league where you can move a player in and out on daily basis he is absolutely valuable. I think Neris out of the NL guys listed here has the best chance of getting the closer gig and keeping it. Capps would be my 2nd choice and Kelley 3rd. Hudson I don't see closing right away but maybe occasional now and then and depending if Watson is later traded.

Thanks for the input. We do have a 6-player bench and daily transactions, so I can use Kelley for his Ks. Most setup men are are FA so I will probably end up dropping Kelley for a SP or better speculative guy.

[overkill94]

I have Johnson/Kelley/Feliz in a H2H league. Madson was dropped for Treinen today. I have first waiver priority but will wait until Madson clears tomorrow before doing anything.

Which 1-2 of these guys are the better speculative add right now: Hudson, Doolittle, Casilla, Neris, Benoit, Capps?

Is Kelley worth holding?

Right now I think I'd rank them:

Madsen
Neris
Kelley
Doolittle
Hudson
Benoit
Capps
Casilla

Capps has the highest upside of any of them but he's already hurt and has to adjust his delivery to the new rule so he could flame out quick.

[joncarlos]

Right now I think I'd rank them:

Madsen
Neris
Kelley
Doolittle
Hudson
Benoit
Capps
Casilla

Capps has the highest upside of any of them but he's already hurt and has to adjust his delivery to the new rule so he could flame out quick.

The A's are already talking committee. I'd bump Doolittle up a bit.

[mjl]

been a rough couple of days for Sam Dyson. his first appearance was .2 innings, 4 H, 3 ER, BS, L; tonight .1 inning, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 ER, BS, L.

@JeffWilson_FWST 1 hour ago
Jeff Banister won't remove Sam Dyson as closer. "This is a guy that's been really good for us. I'm not going to jump off after two games."

[revo]

been a rough couple of days for Sam Dyson. his first appearance was .2 innings, 4 H, 3 ER, BS, L; tonight .1 inning, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 ER, BS, L.

@JeffWilson_FWST 1 hour ago
Jeff Banister won't remove Sam Dyson as closer. "This is a guy that's been really good for us. I'm not going to jump off after two games."

He's doing his best Shawn Tolleson impersonation!

[joncarlos]

Tony Watson looked fine in a non-save situation last night, FWIW. Maybe fine is a bit of an exaggeration but he survived.

[madducks]

I think it's safe to say that Greg Holland has made a successful return from TJ surgery after saving 3 games in 4 days. Holland needed just 9 pitches for a 1-2-3 inning today which included 2 k's!

[Pogues]

been a rough couple of days for Sam Dyson. his first appearance was .2 innings, 4 H, 3 ER, BS, L; tonight .1 inning, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 ER, BS, L.

@JeffWilson_FWST 1 hour ago
Jeff Banister won't remove Sam Dyson as closer. "This is a guy that's been really good for us. I'm not going to jump off after two games."

I'm torn. One league I have him and want him to stay as closer. The other league, where speculating for saves is stupid important, I have Bush.

[Moonlight J]

Add Zach Burdi to your closer prospect list for Chicago White Sox if you haven't already. I sat behind home plate last night for Charlotte's home opener and he came in firing 96-99, hit 100 once, and had a very good slider as well as a good two-strike changeup. Just completely overmatched the Norfolk lineup that included a lot of former big leaguers such as Chris Johnson, Pedro Alvarez, Chris Dickerson, and Robert Andino

[senorsheep]

I think it's safe to say that Greg Holland has made a successful return from TJ surgery after saving 3 games in 4 days. Holland needed just 9 pitches for a 1-2-3 inning today which included 2 k's!

Meanwhile, Adam Ottavino has been wild in his first few outings. The Colorado closer question is answered.

[eephus]

I think it's safe to say that Greg Holland has made a successful return from TJ surgery after saving 3 games in 4 days. Holland needed just 9 pitches for a 1-2-3 inning today which included 2 k's!

Holland's stats have been great but he's given up three warning track shots in his three appearances. I picked him up cheap last year in a dynasty but am not going to get too giddy until he gets back to Coors.

[mjl]

Glover comes in with two on and no out in the eight, gets popout/flyout/popout to end it. Treinen comes in for the ninth having pitched in all three of the previous games and goes single/HR (Galvis)/strikeout/walk/flyout/groundout. In summary, Dusty is going to make Glover the closer after Treinen's arm falls off in two weeks.

[Sour Masher]

Holland's stats have been great but he's given up three warning track shots in his three appearances. I picked him up cheap last year in a dynasty but am not going to get too giddy until he gets back to Coors.

And McGee with the save today, perfect inning with 3 ks. Granted, it was a lefty line up, and Holland was off for rest, but I'm not sure this situation is totally settled in Holland's favor just yet.

[chancellor]

Glover comes in with two on and no out in the eight, gets popout/flyout/popout to end it. Treinen comes in for the ninth having pitched in all three of the previous games and goes single/HR (Galvis)/strikeout/walk/flyout/groundout. In summary, Dusty is going to make Glover the closer after Treinen's arm falls off in two weeks.

You go to hell, Dusty Baker. You go to hell and stay there!

[Judge Jude]

Treinen went for 29 in my league
#justsayin #notbyme