2008 Closer Watch - Page 2

645 · March 18th, 2008, 04:01 PM

The job for the Cubs is still up in the air as Kerry Wood has worked himself into the mix and now is possable.

645 · March 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM

It maybe importent to note that Kerry Wood missed a day due to back spasms.

645 · March 23rd, 2008, 02:52 PM

The Orioles officially named George Sherrill a few days ago. But keep in mind that the O's have some talented youngsters who could take over at some point and Chris Ray could take when he returns. So sherrill is not lock for the full season.

unreal654 · March 23rd, 2008, 06:14 PM

I'm skeptical about Betancourt being the first man the Indians turn to if Borowski falters. I'd bet on Masa Kobayashi getting save opportunities before Betancourt because he has a lot more closer experience.

bedir than average · March 23rd, 2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 645

The Orioles officially named George Sherrill a few days ago. But keep in mind that the O's have some talented youngsters who could take over at some point and Chris Ray could take when he returns. So sherrill is not lock for the full season.

There was an active website dedicated to the concept of Sherrill for the Mariners Closer for some time.

I drafted him in the AllStarsII...but not because he was going to be a closer. Just due to the scoring method.

Also, I think you may want to have Morrow or Lowe listed above Green for the Mariners. Sure neither are locks, but they are MUCH better pitchers than Green.

645 · March 24th, 2008, 09:50 PM

In Toronto B.J. Ryan will open the Season on the DL and Jeremy Accardo will be Closer for the Jays.

645 · March 24th, 2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bedir than average

There was an active website dedicated to the concept of Sherrill for the Mariners Closer for some time.

I drafted him in the AllStarsII...but not because he was going to be a closer. Just due to the scoring method.

Yeah and that is a wise move.

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Also, I think you may want to have Morrow or Lowe listed above Green for the Mariners. Sure neither are locks, but they are MUCH better pitchers than Green.

Yeah, If anything would happen to putz anyone of them would be a possablity but I want to make the best out of the information that I've seen for as long as I can keep up with it and Although I know very little about Green but I've have not come across anything that would suggest that Morrow or Lowe would 2nd in line although Morrow might be in the Future.

So I would stick with Green entell I see something that would suggest otherwise.

JMUplayer · March 29th, 2008, 01:13 AM

How bad do you think CJ Wilson's Arm is and can he hold onto the job?

645 · March 29th, 2008, 08:12 AM

By what I understand He's throwing the ball well and is the obvious choice right now and should be ready for opening day.

But you should take it with a grain of salt for it is unlikely he'll hold the job all season.

645 · March 30th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Chad Cordero was sat down after warming up tonight becouse what is thought is arm stiffness. It's probly nothing but if you own Cordero or even looking for saves you might want to watch what happen there in the next few days.

Jon Rauch who had a blown save tonight would be the Favorite if Cordero has to go on the DL.

bedir than average · March 30th, 2008, 10:47 PM

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So I would stick with Green entell I see something that would suggest otherwise.

Lowe has been named the high leverage/late innings guy. He should get about 5 opportunities even without Putz getting hurt.

645 · April 1st, 2008, 07:33 PM

To Improve the Closer watch I have marked the Players that are possable to be Traded sometime this year and weather or not if they will be moving into or out of the closer role.

645 · April 1st, 2008, 07:52 PM

An Update on Washington Closer Chad Cordero

bedir than average · April 2nd, 2008, 04:59 PM

JJ Putz was placed on the 15 Day DL today. No closer has been announced. Hints are at a committee, if they go with one guy it will be one of the following three - Batista, Lowe or Morrow.

645 · April 2nd, 2008, 07:49 PM

It's Mark Lowe step into the closer role for the mariners with J.J. Putz going on the DL.

March 18th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update The job for the Cubs is still up in the air as Kerry Wood has worked himself into the mix and now is possable.

March 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update It maybe importent to note that Kerry Wood missed a day due to back spasms.

March 23rd, 2008, 02:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update The Orioles officially named George Sherrill a few days ago. But keep in mind that the O's have some talented youngsters who could take over at some point and Chris Ray could take when he returns. So sherrill is not lock for the full season.

March 24th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update In Toronto B.J. Ryan will open the Season on the DL and Jeremy Accardo will be Closer for the Jays.

March 30th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update Chad Cordero was sat down after warming up tonight becouse what is thought is arm stiffness. It's probly nothing but if you own Cordero or even looking for saves you might want to watch what happen there in the next few days. Jon Rauch who had a blown save tonight would be the Favorite if Cordero has to go on the DL.

March 23rd, 2008, 06:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 332	I'm skeptical about Betancourt being the first man the Indians turn to if Borowski falters. I'd bet on Masa Kobayashi getting save opportunities before Betancourt because he has a lot more closer experience.

March 29th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
JMUplayer Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 204	How bad do you think CJ Wilson's Arm is and can he hold onto the job?

March 29th, 2008, 08:12 AM	#24 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	By what I understand He's throwing the ball well and is the obvious choice right now and should be ready for opening day. But you should take it with a grain of salt for it is unlikely he'll hold the job all season.

April 1st, 2008, 07:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update To Improve the Closer watch I have marked the Players that are possable to be Traded sometime this year and weather or not if they will be moving into or out of the closer role.

April 1st, 2008, 07:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update An Update on Washington Closer Chad Cordero

April 2nd, 2008, 04:59 PM	#29 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	JJ Putz was placed on the 15 Day DL today. No closer has been announced. Hints are at a committee, if they go with one guy it will be one of the following three - Batista, Lowe or Morrow. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

April 2nd, 2008, 07:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,349	Closer Update It's Mark Lowe step into the closer role for the mariners with J.J. Putz going on the DL.