2 days into the season, 4 projected closers already down

[Msaint]

Let's talk Soria for a second. Not too pretty so far. Feliz reportedly throwing mid-90's in AAA. Some have Ogando as next in line, but do you think Feliz comes back up & takes over if Soria struggles? Frasor? Cotts?

Who would you bet your 401(k) on?

[Moonlight J]

Uehara update

On Friday night, Uehara compared the sensation he felt in his shoulder with a situation that arose two seasons ago, when he missed two months with the Texas Rangers and was limited to a career-low 36 innings. In that instance, the shoulder stiffness became a recurring problem each time the right-hander attempted to come back.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/red_sox_mlb/clubhouse_insider/2014/04/no_dl_move_yet_but_red_sox_will_take_every_precaution

[Msaint]

Ogando with the save in TEX.

[rhd]

Doolittle w the save today for Oakland. Gregerson pitched the 8th. So, it looks like at least a 2-man committee at present. Cook has not pitched at all the past 2 days and neither has Johnson. But these committees never last long. Someone always ends up being named the closer after 2 weeks or so.

[Hornsby]

Let's talk Soria for a second. Not too pretty so far. Feliz reportedly throwing mid-90's in AAA. Some have Ogando as next in line, but do you think Feliz comes back up & takes over if Soria struggles? Frasor? Cotts?

Who would you bet your 401(k) on?

Honestly, I think that Soria keeps the gig, unless there's something physically wrong with him. The biggest problem that Texas has right now is the offense, or lack of it. It's just sad to watch....

[Msaint]

Looks like it's coming down to Webb and Cleto to take over for the clearly-about-to-get-yanked Lindstrom in CHW. Webb better overall pitcher, Cleto with more gas but weirdly doesn't K many guys. Who'd be your bet?

[eephus]

Looks like it's coming down to Webb and Cleto to take over for the clearly-about-to-get-yanked Lindstrom in CHW. Webb better overall pitcher, Cleto with more gas but weirdly doesn't K many guys. Who'd be your bet?

Cleto's MiLB walk numbers scare me.

[bryanbutler]

doolittle with the save tonight...

ETA: oops - didn't go to the next page before this response to the gregerson save last night...

[Msaint]

Cleto's MiLB walk numbers scare me.

Exactly why I snagged Webb over him last night. Cleto's got closer velocity, not so much closer control.

[joncarlos]

Does Jose Veras get the job back in a month? Ever? I think it's too early to drop him, since I only own him in 2 leagues and they're both incredibly deep.

[cardboardbox]

Does Jose Veras get the job back in a month? Ever? I think it's too early to drop him, since I only own him in 2 leagues and they're both incredibly deep.

you would think the cubs would be motivated to give him another shot so his trade value goes up.

[joncarlos]

you would think the cubs would be motivated to give him another shot so his trade value goes up.

I would think that. I am just not sure if Renteria agrees.

[DMT]

I agree, but he needs to stop shitting the bed in order to even get that next shot. I think he'd need several weeks unscathed to get another chance, right?

Right, no manager is going to tolerate a closer who's as awful as Veras has been. If he doesn't get it together, his trade value would be minimal regardless of whether he's the 'closer' or not. It's certainly possible Veras will regain his form and return to closing duties, but he's going to have to earn it.

[Fresno Bob]

my three "closers" in the AFL 15 team mixed league we draft in november......you guessed it, Jannsen, Parnell, Veras......

[joncarlos]

In Mock One I drafted Hawkins, Veras, Henderson. Who knew Hawkins was the most stable of the bunch?