Rays Acquire Reliever Burke Badenhop for Minor League Catcher Jake Jefferies
by Erik Hahmann on Dec 12, 2011 6:56 PM EST
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According to Mark Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times the Rays have acquired right handed relief pitcher Burke Badenhop from the Florida Marlins in exchange for minor league catcher Jake Jefferies.
The soon to be 29-year-old Badenhop has spent each of the past four seasons on the Marlins pitching staff, mostly as a reliever. He's amassed a career line of 4.10 ERA/3.69 FIP/3.76 xFIP in 250.2 career innings. His most marketable skill is inducing ground balls. In 63 innings last season he produced a ground ball on 58.5 percent of batters faced. He's predominately faced right handed batters over his career and does have some platoon issues. His FIP against right handed batters is 2.87 as opposed to 4.75 against lefties. The most notable differences appear in the strikeout and walk rates; 4.84 K/BB against RHB and 1.06 vs LHB. I have a feeling, assuming he makes the roster, that Maddon will use much him like he did Dan Wheeler. He should have an excellent shot at the major league bullpen.
Jefferies, a third round pick in the 2008 draft, is a 24-year-old catcher with virtually no offensive value that has just 20 plate appearances above A-ball. I'm not exactly sure why the Marlins would trade a pitcher with real value like Badenhop for a catcher who should aspire to be Jeff Mathis, but I'll definitely take it. This looks like another excellent pickup by the Rays' front office.
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Sidearmer who has a super-nasty slider.
Terrific get by Friedman, IMO. Especially since it was for nothing.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
nice to have a guy who offers a different look
and offers excellent career GB rates.
Just some food for thought from some of his numbers:
Ranked 32nd among MLB relievers in FIP last year, better than Farnsworth
12th among all MLB relievers in GB% (min. 50 IP), better than Qualls, who some were saying we should sign as a GB specialist. Even at a 3.67 FIP last year (was a 3.47 in 2009), would still be better than Frank Francisco, Grant Balfour, or Huston Street.
Another excellent bullpen find by Friedman.
by raysfaninminnesota on Dec 12, 2011 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
*pushes glasses up with finger*
Well, OBVIOUSLY! I just didn’t want to be a dick about correcting him.
this isn't DRB
you don’t get a free pass for acting like a douchebag.
Derp
by Pikachu on Dec 11, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
by SandalsNoPants on Dec 12, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
bit racy for the front page, no?
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Doesn't matter to me.
Would you have preferred to not be a dick?
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Derp
by Pikachu on Dec 11, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
by SandalsNoPants on Dec 12, 2011 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
To the mods,
Don’t ban me, bro!
It looks worse than it is!
this isn't DRB
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Derp
by Pikachu on Dec 11, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
by SandalsNoPants on Dec 12, 2011 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
These past couple posts made it worth it.
Thank you!
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Derp
by Pikachu on Dec 11, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
by SandalsNoPants on Dec 12, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Watch the last two batters:
http://marlins.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16999027&c_id=mlb
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
Two things I noticed
1. nasty slider 2. we need Lomo
by Dome Biscuit on Dec 12, 2011 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
#2 is obvious
though he wouldnt play OF with us.
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
by thedudeofdudes on Dec 12, 2011 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Dang, he struck out Carlos Pena!
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by sc_monsta1015 on Dec 12, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this is an example of a 3 inning stint
Where would I go to find his numbers when pitching multiple innings and how many times he pitched multiple innings last year?
by raysfaninminnesota on Dec 12, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Couldn't tell ya man, sorry.
Might have to look at some game logs and plug in some numbers yourself if you want answers here.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
Here you go
Rk Date Opp Rslt AppDec IP H R ER BB SO HR Pit Str ERA WPA RE24 aLI
1 2011-09-01 NYM L 5-7 3-6 4.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 37 25 0.00 -0.032 0.592 .839
2 2011-08-10 ATL L 2-6 2-5 3.1 3 1 1 1 3 0 55 36 2.70 0.000 0.692 .210
3 2011-08-04 STL L 4-7 3-6 3.2 4 1 1 2 6 1 64 40 2.45 -0.084 -0.089 .559
4 2011-07-17 CHC W 7-5 4-6 3.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 30 21 0.00 0.195 1.386 .878
5 2010-04-08 NYM W 3-1 6-8 H 3.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 35 25 0.00 0.233 1.419 1.067
6 2009-09-04 WSN W 9-6 4-6 W 3.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 50 31 0.00 0.168 1.480 1.567
7 2009-06-16 BOS L 2-8 4-8f 4.1 4 0 0 2 2 0 74 46 0.00 -0.052 0.123 .132
8 2009-06-02 MIL W 10-3 4-8 W 5.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 67 43 0.00 0.043 2.539 .156
9 2009-05-27 PHI W 6-2 GS-5 W 5.0 5 1 1 1 3 1 81 53 1.80 0.166 1.511 1.125
10 2009-05-20(2) ARI L 9-11 3-7 3.2 3 2 2 1 3 0 53 32 4.91 0.176 1.394 1.281
11 2009-05-04 CIN W 3-2 12-14fW 3.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 42 25 0.00 0.416 1.523 2.220
12 2008-06-03 ATL L 4-5 GS-5 5.0 3 3 3 5 3 1 89 43 5.40 -0.026 -0.500 1.158
13 2008-05-18 KCR L 3-9 GS-3 L 3.0 7 6 5 1 2 1 56 37 15.00 -0.325 -4.453 .784
14 2008-05-12 CIN L 7-8 GS-6 6.0 6 4 3 2 2 0 90 57 4.50 -0.227 -0.879 1.219
15 2008-05-07 MIL W 6-2 GS-6 W 5.2 5 2 2 1 7 1 92 60 3.18 0.058 0.649 .950
16 2008-05-01 LAD L 3-5 GS-6 6.0 5 3 3 2 6 0 99 65 4.50 -0.042 0.094 1.312
17 2008-04-24 ATL L 4-7 GS-5 L 5.0 8 6 6 1 0 1 79 50 10.80 -0.365 -3.500 .692
18 2008-04-19 WSN W 6-5 GS-3 3.0 4 3 3 5 4 0 80 41 9.00 -0.158 -1.453 1.178
19 2008-04-13 HOU L 1-5 GS-6 L 5.0 7 4 4 1 3 2 84 53 7.20 -0.183 -2.340 .696
Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Play Index Tool Used
Generated 12/12/2011.
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by Jason Collette on Dec 12, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
But good deal. And I need my sig back.
Better.
this isn't DRB
you don’t get a free pass for acting like a douchebag.
Derp
by Pikachu on Dec 11, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
Spent all their monies on FA
I put the screw IN THE TUNA!
by Transplanted on Dec 12, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
I guess. Got something instead of non-tendering him.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
But aren't they suddenly flush with cash?
He was only going to make 1.1 million according to mlbtraderumors. They can pay 9 million for Heath Bell but can’t afford Badenhop?
But surely they could have gotten more from him?
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by sc_monsta1015 on Dec 12, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Makes sense
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by sc_monsta1015 on Dec 12, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Haha that's what I was thinking!
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by sc_monsta1015 on Dec 12, 2011 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
One small step to Davis being traded
Not that I really thought Wade was going to the Rays bullpen but acquiring Badenhop and Leuke pretty much closes out the option for additional right handers in the Rays bullpen for 2012.
Leuke on the team is not a guarantee
I think he has options. Badenhop might also just assume the Sonny role. This move does tell me that Sonny is gone for sure
by Dome Biscuit on Dec 12, 2011 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Sending Davis to the bullpen isn't an optimal use of resources
It would be better to just trade him than to send him to the bullpen unless there just isn’t anything out there.
Don't trade him just because though
I like him as a closer if needed.
by Dome Biscuit on Dec 12, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Badenhop will earn 1.1 in arbitration in his first year of arbitration
so yeah Sonnanstine is toast.
I believe Leuke will make it after ST as a power arm. The Rays didn’t trade Jaso to let someone stick in the minors. Of course if Matt Bush has a awesome ST that could change things.
Bush hasn't even sniffed AAA yet
Something tells me he will need to spend time there
by Dome Biscuit on Dec 12, 2011 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't realize he was 5'9
Jeez. Numbers look solid
by Dome Biscuit on Dec 12, 2011 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Bush is a special case.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
If he keeps striking at the rate he is going he could be a Ray by mid-season
I see him as the next Balfour and a cheap option in late innings for the next 4 to 5 years. Of course I’ve been wrong more often than not on bullpen options from the minors in the Rays system.
All things being equal, he should have as much of a chance of making the BP as Lueke and Hop and DDR.
It’s just that he has no ML service time and has options.
I agree though, I think he’ll be up permanently be mid season as well.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
Bush was in Durham late last year
Not sure how many Ip though
by Dbullsfan on Dec 12, 2011 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bush was in Durham late last year
Not sure how many Ip though
by Dbullsfan on Dec 12, 2011 8:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
According to the Cube
he spent the entire season in Montgomery, with no appearances in Durham. Did you see him there?
Niemann is more likely to be traded IMO
Arb1 and not as young as the rest.
I put the screw IN THE TUNA!
by Transplanted on Dec 12, 2011 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
I have a feeling he's going to get Hammel'd.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
Too good to get Hammel'd
Hammel was a poor RP with weak peripheral data
I put the screw IN THE TUNA!
by Transplanted on Dec 12, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Rotoworld had this to say about the trade
Badenhop, 28, posted a 4.10 ERA and 51/24 K/BB ratio over 63 2/3 innings this past season. The ground ball specialist projects to make right around $1 million in his second year of arbitration and should fit nicely as a middle reliever for the Rays.
by raysfaninminnesota on Dec 12, 2011 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Officially add Luke Scott to the potential free agents the Rays can target for 1B/DH
The Orioles will non-tender Luke Scott, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. Scott, who battled a shoulder injury in 2011 and underwent surgery this summer, projected to earn $6MM through arbitration.
by raysfaninminnesota on Dec 12, 2011 7:24 PM EST reply actions
It just seems like all these guys we are talking about are left-handed.
That’s why Willingham seemed like such a good option for us.
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by sc_monsta1015 on Dec 12, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure the Rays will be all over him
They need to focus on the fact that we can offer him a governor that’s a member of the tea party and no state income tax
by Barnacles on Dec 12, 2011 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
boom.
way to know your audience.
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by James Westfall on Dec 13, 2011 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty pumped about this.
9th- Farns
8th- Peralta
7th- McGee or DDLR/Lueke/Badenhop
Then one of those righties or Ramos in matchups. Badenhop will be huge in GIDP situations.
I just tweeted this, but I might as well post it here too:
@rglass44
ryan glass
We’re about one elite RP from an elite pen or one good RP away from a very, very good pen. Here’s to Benoit v2.0 to make it elite… #rays
That really is true. If Bush or another guy steps up as a back-end reliever, then we’ll have another top pen.
No love for Gomes?
I’m still ticked at Brandon for walking two batters in a row during game 3 of the ALDS. Lueke and Badenhop are probably better options than Gomes. Not sure on DDLR but that might be Gomes competition in ST.
You forgot GOMESRAGE.
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by Steve Slowinski on Dec 12, 2011 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
The 'pen is looking quite solid this upcoming year.
And if McGee and Peralta keep developing, it could be one of the team strengths by the end of the year. Exciting stuff.
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by Steve Slowinski on Dec 12, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Badenhop top 10 in the league in GB%
Younger version of Camp
Same arm angle, similar stuff.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
You know what's funny
Badenhop might have the highest salary for any relief pitcher the Rays have in 2013. Of course I remember back in 2009 when Percival, Bradford and Wheeler combined to have 11 million in salaries. Andrew has come a long way finding cheaper options to fill the bullpen. I’m about ready to forgive Andrew for not keeping Cory Wade :)
You're assuming they tender him a contract
by Erik Hahmann on Dec 12, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Why would they trade for him, only to then non-tender him?
Anyway, Topkin is reporting that they plan to tender him. Peralta will get paid more, though.
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by Steve Slowinski on Dec 12, 2011 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
I doubt Peralta will be a Ray in 2013
I’m anticipating his arm to fall off by September the way Maddon uses him.
Oh! I totally misread that, good call.
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by Steve Slowinski on Dec 12, 2011 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
2013 is the key word
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You don't trade for a guy on the night of non-tender deadline to not tender him
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by Jason Collette on Dec 12, 2011 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
According to Topkin, they will.
And Farnsworth will make more, along with Peralta if he is tendered a contract.
Does Badenhop have options left
Always great to have the freedom to move guys up and down..
Flexpen is always good.
He has 3.116 yrs of service time w/o a major injury so I'm guessing no
2008-2008 Signed 1-year, $0.4m contract with the Florida Marlins on 4/7/2008. Contract purchased from minors
2009-2009 Signed 1-year, $0.4m contract with the Florida Marlins on .
2010-2010 Signed 1-year, $0.4075m contract with the Florida Marlins on 2/27/2010.
2011-2011 Signed 1-year, $0.75m contract with the Florida Marlins on 12/2/2010. Avoided arbitration
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by Jason Collette on Dec 12, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
According to Topkin, he has one left
He is arbitration eligible after making $750,000 last season (and the Rays do plan to tender him), and has one option remaining so he could be sent to Durham if he doesn’t make the opening day bullpen.
$tu's bottom line wins again!
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by Transplanted on Dec 12, 2011 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Nice to know
but I would think since he is a ground ball specialist like Bradford and Qualls the Rays will find a place for him.
Sad to see Jeffy go though.
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Seriously?
I mean, if you know the guy then that makes sense. But he didn’t seem to be that productive of a player when with the Rays.
$515k
It was a dumb pick, they tried something (drafting college players with uber-low strikeout numbers, see: Jefferies and Mike Sheridan) and it didn’t work.
Vroom vroom party starter
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by Imperialism32 on Dec 13, 2011 7:04 AM EST up reply actions
and they've moved on
also, Sheridan’s power never materialized
by AndrewTorrez on Dec 13, 2011 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
he hit for power his last year at w&m, and they thought if they changed his swing he could add even more power.
it didn’t work.
yup
Sheridan’s nephew was on one of my son’s little league teams; we used to talk Mikey all the time.
by AndrewTorrez on Dec 13, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Don't be such a dick about it.
I'll make out with a guy if he knocks it in
by Jason Collette on Jun 11, 2011 9:00 PM CDT
(Kotchman knocked it in)
I think Richard has had enough references in the comments....
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by Jason Collette on Dec 12, 2011 10:04 PM EST reply actions
Hong-Chih Kuo officially non-tendered by Dodgers
I want this guy. He’s had health issues and depression this past season, but if he’s cleared to go, I hope the Rays get this guy.
Yes. Please.
Give him a Farnsworth deal and make him the closer in the second half of 2012 (after we trade Farns) and in the first half of 2013 (before we trade him too).
A DRaysBay and FanGraphs writer from Cubs Stats.
agreed
The guy has serious stuff. I think he had some yips last year, nothing a change of scenery couldn’t help with.
the guy is a nut. avoid him. the last thing you want is
27 innings pitched and 2-3+ million tied up in a mental (and not the good kind) reliever
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by James Westfall on Dec 13, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Great deal. This gives hope that Bustin O'Conner actually might have value someday
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by Jason Collette on Dec 12, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Bustin' O'Conners
“The action of jumping and/or running over the top of a car or other vehicle while the vehicle is in reasonable movement. (at least 10 mph)”
source: UrbanDictionary
It’s a Garthright! Awesomely appropriate.
by Ben Tumbling on Dec 12, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
We just lost some serious ping pong skills..
SPTimesRays Marc Topkin
#Rays non-tender Sonnanstine; tender contracts to Howell and others
"It was a little weird seeing Ashley running at me with a closed fist. That was a scary look."-Matt Moore
by CubFanRaysaddict on Dec 12, 2011 11:47 PM EST reply actions
A little surprising on Howell getting tendered
How much is he projected to get?
by Ben Tumbling on Dec 12, 2011 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
1.4 IIRC
Also I see a Silver Slugger in Sonny’s future
"It was a little weird seeing Ashley running at me with a closed fist. That was a scary look."-Matt Moore
by CubFanRaysaddict on Dec 12, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks
I guess this means Ramos’ chances of making the roster is diminished, which isn’t so bad. But so is the possibility of bringing in Hong-Chih Kuo.
by Ben Tumbling on Dec 12, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Howell's numbers still looked great vs LHB in '11
but we wouldn’t pay a little less than this for Choate, so they probably see more in him,. I agree with those that say, if he was non-tendered by another team, he would be the type of pitcher we would want to acquire (and could afford to).
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by CubFanRaysaddict on Dec 12, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
a full spring and full season could just do it for him
I don’t know if 08 and 09 Howell will ever be back but he’s a whole lot better than 2011 Howell IMO
Under construction
Yes.
I wanted him at trade deadline last season. I dont know how his D at 2B and SS is, but I like his contact skills and how he isnt that expensive.Cant wait till Toronto gets him.
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
by thedudeofdudes on Dec 13, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
his D sucks
and he is supported by an empty batting average…he is basically mike fontenot with less defense.
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by James Westfall on Dec 13, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
S-Rod is the 2012 Elliot replacement
If the Rays go with a 13-man roster, you’re talking about a bench with your catcher (Lobaton/Molina), infielder (Brignac/S-Rod), Fuld (L) and Guyer®. Can’t see a spot — or a need — for another utility infielder. And bleah, don’t want Keppinger.
by AndrewTorrez on Dec 13, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed
Would like catcher to be Paulino/ Molina but otherwise spot on.
by Moore Guerreri and Cheese on Dec 13, 2011 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Plus he hosted MTV Sports and was in some crappy movies.
Oh different guy.
by Peter Piontek on Dec 13, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
He was on Seinfeld also
The rock climbing dude who George had a man crush on
by Ben Tumbling on Dec 13, 2011 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
He's a Mimbo
I put the screw IN THE TUNA!
by Transplanted on Dec 13, 2011 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Bullpen composition would now be?
Locks:
Farnworth
Peralta
McGee
Gomes
Badenshop
Howell
Fighting for last spot:
Lueke
De La Rosa
Ramos
I would add Bush and Torres personally
Before anyone says it, I know Bush hasn’t reached AAA and Torres is a SP but I put them in the ST battle.
Under construction
I think Bush could be in the mix also.
a dominating spring could force the issue. dude has a lively arm
by Peter Piontek on Dec 13, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Rays like to have bullpen guys with defined situational roles
so Farnsworth is the closer, Peralta is the high-leverage fireman, McGee is the high-leverage lefty, and Gomes is a sort of super-Dan-Wheeler ROOGY. Those strike me as the clear locks.
Then you have the groundball guy to come in and get a double play (Badenhop), the second spot lefty (Ramos v. Howell), and the long man (Lueke, DDLR, Torres, Buente).
by AndrewTorrez on Dec 13, 2011 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
The team that had no de facto closer in the past 5 years except Soriano and arguably Farnsy cares about defined situational roles?
I think Maddon eschews lefty/righty specialist, closer, setup more than other managers, in terms of when they pitch in the game or what handed batter they face.
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He thinks calling someone the closer adds the pressure
But it was obvious, how dumb does he think Kyle is?
Well, there will be an official closer if we deal for Andrew Bailey.
Under construction
you're literally the only one calling for this. there is no need to trade anyone of value for another back end RELIEVER.
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AF can literally pull relievers out of thin air
It’s like the Cardinals and mediocre sinkerballers
by benderbrodriguez on Dec 13, 2011 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
you mean AF wouldnt sign Affeldt for 5 million?
c’mon i thought that was a great contract. especially since that deal was complemented by the signing of javier lopez for 2/9 million.
/jumps of golden gate bridge
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by James Westfall on Dec 13, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
lolol
If we made it through ball four..
by benderbrodriguez on Dec 13, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
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