2007 Closer Watch - Page 3

645 · 03-23-2007, 06:43 PM

The Red Sox have changed there mind to move Jonathan Papelbon into the starting rotation this season and have moved him back to the closer role.

John F · 03-27-2007, 10:33 AM

The Rays really need veteran help in that bullpen... Either coaching wise or an older player. Someone who's been there.

If John Franco was coaching (and wasn't afraid to leave the Mets organization) he'd be a good bullpen coach... Or a prospective one at least.

DiamondDave · 03-27-2007, 10:54 AM

That could be said about the Rays team as a whole, but I do not see it as a negatie, especially in the closer or bullpen roles. In many cases, I think inexperience and being head-strong is a good thing for a pen. Granted, it must be watched carefully when the bad times come during the season, but all in all I think that the inexperience could be the best thing for this pen.

BMW · 03-27-2007, 03:04 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Jorge Julio was dealt to the Marlins to be their closer. According to CBSSportsline.com

DiamondDave · 03-27-2007, 03:53 PM

Correct... it has been evident by the amount of adds in Fantasy leagues

all4phillysportsfan · 03-27-2007, 05:56 PM

Yeah he'll be their closer. Who will the D-backs closer be now?

ScoutingBook · 03-28-2007, 06:42 AM

Well, in all the GOOD fantasy leagues, he was already taken, since it was pretty open info that he was being shopped around.

Next up: Joel Pineiro.

645 · 03-28-2007, 04:14 PM

Thanks everyone on keeping on top of everything for stating Jorge Julio is now the Florida Closer. Now Matt Lindstrom is 1st in line and Taylor Tankersley becomes 2nd in line.

In Arizona after the Trade Tony Pena moves up from 2nd in line to replace Julio as 1st in line and Brandon Lyon enters the depth cart as 2nd in line.

Also there was one more change of record. In St Louis Brad Thompson who was 2nd in line moves up to 1st in line to replace Adam Wainwright who was moved to the starting rotation and now Josh Hancock is 2nd in line in St Louis.

ScoutingBook · 03-29-2007, 02:09 AM

645, here's a handy grid:

Closer Watch

It's updated a couple of times per day in the spring, more-or-less daily once the season starts.

TheDreadedFoosa · 03-30-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by all4phillysportsfan

Yeah he'll be their closer. Who will the D-backs closer be now?

Valverde is the closer, he even had the edge when Julio was still in town

645 · 03-30-2007, 02:20 PM

In Texas Akinori Otsuka open the season as Closer becouse Eric Gagne isn't physically ready to start the season and was placed on the DL.

bowls · 03-30-2007, 06:00 PM

Is Hermanson really worth a roster spot? I know he is a starting closers but how good will he be?

trentmccleary · 04-02-2007, 11:08 AM

From Rotoworld
Weathers is still the closer in Cin.
Madson is the setup man in Phi.
Al Reyes is all but guarenteed to start as TB's closer.
Frasor will start as Tor's setup man.
B.Lyon is starting as Ari's setup man.
B.Wilson and J.Capellen are in the minors.

645 · 04-05-2007, 02:03 AM

We have a few Closer-by-Committee right now in Cincinnati between David Weathers, Mike Stanton & Todd Coffey and in Tamba Bay between Al Reyes, Brian Stokes & Juan Salas.

Also Matt Wise is now 2nd in line in Milwaukee.

645 · 04-09-2007, 04:33 PM

There have been a number of changes.

AL

Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Tampa ended there Committee naming Al Reyes there closer with Brian Stokes and Juan Salas as 1 & 2

Toronto Blue Jays: Casey Janssen & Jason Frasor have become 1st and 2nd in line.

Minnesota Twins: Jesse Crain is now 2nd in line.

NL

Florida Marlins: Henry Owens & Lee Gardner have become 1st and 2nd in line.

Cincinnati Reds: David Weathers have become Closer ending the committee. Kirk Saarloos and Mike Stanton will be 1 and 2

Arizona Diamondbacks: Brandon Lyon move in front of Tony Pena as 1st in line.

Atlanta Braves: Rafael Soriano also move ahead of Mike Gonzalez as 1st in line.

03-23-2007, 06:43 PM	#31 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,133	Closer Update The Red Sox have changed there mind to move Jonathan Papelbon into the starting rotation this season and have moved him back to the closer role.

03-27-2007, 10:54 AM	#33 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	That could be said about the Rays team as a whole, but I do not see it as a negatie, especially in the closer or bullpen roles. In many cases, I think inexperience and being head-strong is a good thing for a pen. Granted, it must be watched carefully when the bad times come during the season, but all in all I think that the inexperience could be the best thing for this pen. __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.

03-27-2007, 03:04 PM	#34 (permalink)
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03-27-2007, 03:53 PM	#35 (permalink)
DiamondDave Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD, on the Potomac River Posts: 5,390	Correct... it has been evident by the amount of adds in Fantasy leagues __________________ Reagan in 08... Even though he's dead, he's the better choice! Superdelegates - Because even the Democratic party knows it's base is too stupid to make really important decisions.

03-27-2007, 05:56 PM	#36 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Yeah he'll be their closer. Who will the D-backs closer be now? __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

03-27-2007, 10:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	The Rays really need veteran help in that bullpen... Either coaching wise or an older player. Someone who's been there. If John Franco was coaching (and wasn't afraid to leave the Mets organization) he'd be a good bullpen coach... Or a prospective one at least.

03-28-2007, 06:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
ScoutingBook Rookie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Well, in all the GOOD fantasy leagues, he was already taken, since it was pretty open info that he was being shopped around. Next up: Joel Pineiro. __________________ ScoutingBook.com: Top Baseball Prospects, Closer Watch Updates, Draft Help, and more.

03-28-2007, 04:14 PM	#38 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,133	Closer Update Thanks everyone on keeping on top of everything for stating Jorge Julio is now the Florida Closer. Now Matt Lindstrom is 1st in line and Taylor Tankersley becomes 2nd in line. In Arizona after the Trade Tony Pena moves up from 2nd in line to replace Julio as 1st in line and Brandon Lyon enters the depth cart as 2nd in line. Also there was one more change of record. In St Louis Brad Thompson who was 2nd in line moves up to 1st in line to replace Adam Wainwright who was moved to the starting rotation and now Josh Hancock is 2nd in line in St Louis.

03-29-2007, 02:09 AM	#39 (permalink)
ScoutingBook Rookie Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	645, here's a handy grid: Closer Watch It's updated a couple of times per day in the spring, more-or-less daily once the season starts. __________________ ScoutingBook.com: Top Baseball Prospects, Closer Watch Updates, Draft Help, and more.

03-30-2007, 02:20 PM	#41 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,133	Closer Update In Texas Akinori Otsuka open the season as Closer becouse Eric Gagne isn't physically ready to start the season and was placed on the DL.

03-30-2007, 06:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
bowls Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Is Hermanson really worth a roster spot? I know he is a starting closers but how good will he be?

04-02-2007, 11:08 AM	#43 (permalink)
trentmccleary Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	From Rotoworld Weathers is still the closer in Cin. Madson is the setup man in Phi. Al Reyes is all but guarenteed to start as TB's closer. Frasor will start as Tor's setup man. B.Lyon is starting as Ari's setup man. B.Wilson and J.Capellen are in the minors.

04-05-2007, 02:03 AM	#44 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,133	Closer Update We have a few Closer-by-Committee right now in Cincinnati between David Weathers, Mike Stanton & Todd Coffey and in Tamba Bay between Al Reyes, Brian Stokes & Juan Salas. Also Matt Wise is now 2nd in line in Milwaukee.

04-09-2007, 04:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,133	Closer Update There have been a number of changes. AL Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Tampa ended there Committee naming Al Reyes there closer with Brian Stokes and Juan Salas as 1 & 2 Toronto Blue Jays: Casey Janssen & Jason Frasor have become 1st and 2nd in line. Minnesota Twins: Jesse Crain is now 2nd in line. NL Florida Marlins: Henry Owens & Lee Gardner have become 1st and 2nd in line. Cincinnati Reds: David Weathers have become Closer ending the committee. Kirk Saarloos and Mike Stanton will be 1 and 2 Arizona Diamondbacks: Brandon Lyon move in front of Tony Pena as 1st in line. Atlanta Braves: Rafael Soriano also move ahead of Mike Gonzalez as 1st in line.

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