2K17: Closer and Bullpen

[Pauly]

I'd be very surprised if that were the case. He's going to see a specialist due to shoulder soreness.

Tony Barnette is the play here, even if Bush is back. Banister has said very specifically that he prefers vets in the closer role.

I dont see how it cant be Jeffress...he fits the mold of what the vast majority of managers want (ie prior experience).

[Ken]

I dont see how it cant be Jeffress...he fits the mold of what the vast majority of managers want (ie prior experience).

Possibly not considered dependable enough for that role due to the substance abuse issues? He was a mess last year.

http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/rangers-relief-pitcher-jeremy-jeffress-relieved-himself-on-himself-during-dwi-arrest-8642577

[Pauly]

Possibly not considered dependable enough for that role due to the substance abuse issues? He was a mess last year.

http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/r...arrest-8642577

So that just makes him an asshole who can throw real hard...sounds like a closer (Aroldis anyone?) to me.

[Ken]

So that just makes him an asshole who can throw real hard...sounds like a closer (Aroldis anyone?) to me.

If he had Aroldis's talent I don't think this discussion would be needed

Frankly, he's been okay in TX but nothing special. If he was truly dominating he'd already be the closer.

[Hammer]

So that just makes him an asshole who can throw real hard...sounds like a closer (Aroldis anyone?) to me.

or Familia or John Rocker or......

[Ken]

or Familia or John Rocker or......

I'll take "Dominant relievers who strike out 10K/9, for $500, Alex"

****Hint... "Who is Jeremy Jeffress" is not a valid answer for this category.

Next up, "NBA Superstars who get away with travelling"

[Ken]

from Evan Grant's column this am ...



Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to read Bainnister's mind re: who he wants in the 9th ... I just wanted to point that Bush may not be out for that long.

From Grant later this morning:

"Seems plausible Matt Bush ends up on 10 day DL. Likely not option to pitch before Sunday; if on DL, would have to be there until Thursday"

https://twitter.com/Evan_P_Grant/status/852587885475774464

[chancellor]

So that just makes him an asshole who can throw real hard...sounds like a closer (Aroldis anyone?) to me.

Now wait a minute.

http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/with-epilepsy-under-control-jeremy-jeffress-is-back-on-the-mound-b99351863z1-276392581.html

[swampdragon]

Osuna is back (and blew the save but won the game)
but
is it worth it to cut Grilli and pick up Dyson for eventual saves and grasping at straws

[Hornsby]

Osuna is back (and blew the save but won the game)
but
is it worth it to cut Grilli and pick up Dyson for eventual saves and grasping at straws

I'm cutting Grilli in my 18 team mixer...as long as Osuna is healthy, they won't mess with him, especially with the season already circling the drain for Toronto.

Dyson has as good a chance as anyone in Texas, Barnett appears to be the media favorite, but the fact that the Rangers didn't put Bush on the DL says a lot to me.

[overkill94]

Is Fernando Rodney going to get the ugliest 35 saves since Joe Borowski?

[Judge Jude]

Rocky Biddle, 34 SV and 4.65 ERA, was 2003 Expos. then 11 SV, 6.92 ERA in 2004. lost the closing gig in June, was converted to starting (!) in July and August - in what proved to be his final season in the majors.

but indeed Borowski in 2007 Indians was 45 SV, 5.07 ERA. snuck in 6 more SV with a 7.56 ERA before being released for good the following July.

[revo]

Rocky Biddle, 34 SV and 4.65 ERA, was 2003 Expos. then 11 SV, 6.92 ERA in 2004. lost the closing gig in June, was converted to starting (!) in July and August - in what proved to be his final season in the majors.

but indeed Borowski in 2007 Indians was 45 SV, 5.07 ERA. snuck in 6 more SV with a 7.56 ERA before being released for good the following July.

Damn, there's a few names I haven't heard in awhile! Joe Borowski is the best baseball player to come out of Bayonne, NJ!

[Ryno84MVP]

Shawn Chacon in 2004 with 35 saves, 7.11 ERA and 1.94 WHIP (plus a 1-9 record). His career saves total is 36

[chancellor]

Shawn Chacon in 2004 with 35 saves, 7.11 ERA and 1.94 WHIP (plus a 1-9 record). His career saves total is 36

That's the one I was trying to think of.