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Bruce Rondon -- closer?
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If you have him for a dollar, even one month as the closer is good.Only the madman is absolutely sure. -Robert Anton Wilson, novelist (1932-2007)
Faith is believing what you know ain't so. -Mark Twain, author and humorist (1835-1910)
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
-- William James
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I do not think he starts the year as the closer, but I do think he will finish the year as the closer and end up with the bulk of the saves. The Tigers have no problem rushing the younglings and I expect he will be given every opportunity to make the club out of ST. The Tigers love power arms especially at the back of the bullpen. He has an electric arm and legitimately throws 100 mph. Of course with power comes control problems. This is the reason I think he will not start out as closer. I think they put him in the pen and use him in some easier spots to get his feet wet and grow his confidence.
Right now the Tigers bullpen scares the hell out of me. Benoit cannot stay away from the gopher ball. Coke can be good or horrible. Albuquerque is a guy who could close but you have to worry about his elbow. Villareal is another power arm and has stretches where he is very good and then loses it for awhile. In Auctions I expect Benoit and Rondon go for the bigger dollars, but in bigger leagues if you can stash Albuquerque I would not hesitate to spend a buck on him.Its not what you've got. Its what you give.
Its not the life you choose. Its the life you live--TESLA
Princess Kate-Kate Marie Hrischuk 9/12/00-1/27/07
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Problem is that Leyland is likely to go to closer by committee so nobody wins. While normally I'd say these committees don't stick, with him I'm not so sure I'd pencil in anyone for more than 15 saves. Should make bidding on Coke, Albuquerque, Dotel & Benoit interesting.
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Originally posted by Big Tymer View PostProblem is that Leyland is likely to go to closer by committee so nobody wins. While normally I'd say these committees don't stick, with him I'm not so sure I'd pencil in anyone for more than 15 saves. Should make bidding on Coke, Albuquerque, Dotel & Benoit interesting."Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Your shitty future continues to offend me."
-Warren Ellis
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CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Tigers are "pushing hard" to trade for a closer.
The Tigers were hoping that hard-throwing rookie Bruce Rondon would take control of the job, but it's already obvious that he could be overmatched, especially for a club that is built to win right now. It's not clear who the Tigers have spoken with, but Knobler notes that the Nationals aren't interested in moving any of their late-inning relievers (Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard). Meanwhile, the Tigers haven't contacted the Red Sox about the availability of Andrew Bailey. If the team can't find a fit outside the organization, they could rely on a closer-by-committee.
Source: CBS Sports Mar 5 - 12:18 PM
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