2K19: Closer and Bullpen

[rhd]

Thyago Vieira w the save tonite for the ChiSox (scoreless inning w a BB and 2 Ks). I've heard of him and I think he throws pretty hard. But he is 25 y/o and had a 5.05 ERA at AAA this year so I wouldnt necessarily rush out to get him. Might be worth a small flyer, tho.

[fuhrdog]

Thyago Vieira w the save tonite for the ChiSox (scoreless inning w a BB and 2 Ks). I've heard of him and I think he throws pretty hard. But he is 25 y/o and had a 5.05 ERA at AAA this year so I wouldnt necessarily rush out to get him. Might be worth a small flyer, tho.

He hasn't pitched in back to back games this year usually having 2-4 days between appearances so I agree, a small flyer.

[harmon]

Wonder if Wahl might get some save opps for the Mets. His stats fit the bill and no doubt the competetion is less than stiff.

Maybe the Mets will want to see if he has the moxie before season's end.

[pitbull]

Wonder if Wahl might get some save opps for the Mets. His stats fit the bill and no doubt the competetion is less than stiff.

Maybe the Mets will want to see if he has the moxie before season's end.

42 IP 71 K in AAA this season.

[Judge Jude]

Corey Knebel in the 8th inning again tonight? i realize the other day it was a tie game but i'm worried. heh

Counsell said he "needed the work" and it didn't seem like he would get a SV chance. also, MIL is off Monday.

in other news (but it's possible that the Mets build that Wahl, too)

08.05... Mets placed RHP Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to August 4, with right shoulder inflammation.
Spin: Swarzak has past shoulder issues but it's the first time they've crept up on him this season. It's unclear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Swarzak and Robert Gsellman had been sharing the Mets' closer job, so Gsellman certainly looks like the favorite for saves now.

[Judge Jude]

Nola leading 3-0 in the 7th, allows leadoff single and HR, replaced by ..... Seranthony!?
wtf

he gets K K..... HR... 3rd out. tie ballgame.

Neshek gets the 8th - and a chance for a vulture W as Phils take 5-3 lead.
Hunter on in the 9th for SV try....and he gets it for his 2nd.

[Judge Jude]

Rockies up 4-1 in the 9th, this time they go to Ottavino

hijinks ensue:

Bottom of 9
Defensive substitution: Adam Ottavino replaces Jon Gray at pitcher, batting 9th.
Mike Moustakas homered (fly to RF).
Travis Shaw grounded out (ground ball to P).
Ryan Braun reached on interference.
Ryan Braun advanced on a stolen base to 2nd.
Jonathan Schoop struck out looking.
Erik Kratz reached on dropped third strike (wp). Ryan Braun advanced to 3rd.
Orlando Arcia doubled (line drive to LF). Ryan Braun advanced to score. Erik Kratz advanced to 3rd.
Offensive substitution: Hernan Perez pinch hitting for Corbin Burnes.
Orlando Arcia advanced on a wild pitch to 3rd. Erik Kratz advanced to score.
Hernan Perez struck out swinging.
..........

TIE BALLGAME!

[onejayhawk]

If you guys had to choose three candidates of non-closers to stash for a bigger role 2019, who would they be?

J

[pitbull]

Strickland looks like he'll be back soon. Any insight to whether the Giants will go back to him or stick with Smith. I'm hoping it will be Smith.

[nullnor]

cleveland looks like it's officially a committee. and since they are in 'playoff mode' Cody Allen seems a meltdown away from Hand taking the role full time. i think.. maybe

[Msaint]

If you guys had to choose three candidates of non-closers to stash for a bigger role 2019, who would they be?

J

I'd think Jordan Hicks is one. Youth/inexperience aside, he certainly seems to have the closer 'tools' and Norris, while solid this year, ain't there for the long haul (on a 1-year $3MM deal, FA in 2019).

[SlideRule]

If you guys had to choose three candidates of non-closers to stash for a bigger role 2019, who would they be?

J

I'm interested in this too, AL particularly.

Givens (is closer now, but...)
Joe Jimenez?
No idea for KC or MIN but that seems likely to change

[revo]

If you guys had to choose three candidates of non-closers to stash for a bigger role 2019, who would they be?

J

1 - Brad Hand
2 - Jordan Hicks
3 - Trevor Hildenberger

[Msaint]

1 - Brad Hand
2 - Jordan Hicks
3 - Trevor Hildenberger

And Hildenberger era could begin at waiver trade deadline, Rodney is likely shipped out, no?

[Msaint]

1 - Brad Hand
2 - Jordan Hicks
3 - Trevor Hildenberger

Others with closer "stuff" and potential....whether the opp is there in 2019, who knows.

Jeffress
Hader
Ottavino
Barnes
Stammen
Trivino
Even S.Oh is looking like he's bouncing back...