Author Topic: 2019 Bullpen (Read 59141 times)

LoveAngelos · « **Reply #1075:** August 10, 2019, 04:11:53 AM »

What October?

This team has shown when the going gets tough there gone

Duke of Earl · « **Reply #1076:** August 10, 2019, 08:26:58 AM »

Sorry to mention this. Recall last year blowing a three-run lead in the bottom of the ninth to the Cubs, right around this time of year, and that was for all intents the end of the season. Last night was the 2019 version of that. Season's done.

spidernat · « **Reply #1077:** August 10, 2019, 09:28:29 AM »

Quote from: LoveAngelos on August 10, 2019, 04:11:53 AM

What October?

This team has shown when the going gets tough there gone

Yeah they don't show up in big games that count

imref · « **Reply #1078:** August 10, 2019, 12:30:38 PM »

with Doolittle's career apparently being over, based on the posts last night, I was looking around the bullpen for someone who could step in and take his place. How about this guy:

Last 10 outings:
10.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 13Ks, 0BBs, opponents hitting .179 against him.

Seems pretty dominant.

That's Sean Doolittle before last night.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #1079:** August 10, 2019, 12:32:42 PM »

Quote from: imref on August 10, 2019, 12:30:38 PM

with Doolittle's career apparently being over, based on the posts last night, I was looking around the bullpen for someone who could step in and take his place. How about this guy:

Last 10 outings:
10.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 13Ks, 0BBs, opponents hitting .179 against him.

Seems pretty dominant.

That's Sean Doolittle before last night.

He’s no Matt Grace.

imref · « **Reply #1080:** August 10, 2019, 12:33:10 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on August 10, 2019, 12:32:42 PM

He’s no Matt Grace.

Thankfully

sixthree175 · « **Reply #1081:** August 10, 2019, 02:37:28 PM »

I guess nobody cares that Barraclough was claimed by another team. What a waste of more years of team control.

Rosenthal was recently DFA'd by the Tigers. Any takers?

Expos · « **Reply #1082:** August 10, 2019, 03:22:17 PM »

Quote from: sixthree175 on August 10, 2019, 02:37:28 PM

I guess nobody cares that Barraclough was claimed by another team. What a waste of more years of team control.

Rosenthal was recently DFA'd by the Tigers. Any takers?

20 bucks says Barraclough goes on to have success with his new team?

imref · « **Reply #1083:** August 10, 2019, 04:09:18 PM »

Quote from: Expos on August 10, 2019, 03:22:17 PM

20 bucks says Barraclough goes on to have success with his new team?

Barraclaugh sucked at Miami IIRC.

Slateman · « **Reply #1084:** August 10, 2019, 05:32:13 PM »

Quote from: imref on August 10, 2019, 04:09:18 PM

Barraclaugh sucked at Miami IIRC.

If Barraclaugh had performed in DC like he performed in Miami, he'd have been the 8th inning guy all season. And we'd likely have 3-5 more wins

imref · « **Reply #1085:** August 10, 2019, 05:43:07 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 10, 2019, 05:32:13 PM

If Barraclaugh had performed in DC like he performed in Miami, he'd have been the 8th inning guy all season. And we'd likely have 3-5 more wins

4.97 FIP last year. He wasn’t very good.

Slateman · « **Reply #1086:** August 10, 2019, 05:50:12 PM »

Quote from: imref on August 10, 2019, 05:43:07 PM

4.97 FIP last year. He wasn’t very good.

4.20 ERA is much better than anyone not named Doolittle for most of this season.

Expos · « **Reply #1087:** August 10, 2019, 09:55:51 PM »

Add another loss in the 8th to the list

Slateman · « **Reply #1088:** August 10, 2019, 09:59:31 PM »

I mean, Rodney was due

dracnal · « **Reply #1089:** August 11, 2019, 02:27:55 AM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 10, 2019, 05:50:12 PM

4.20 ERA is much better than anyone not named Doolittle for most of this season.

As much as I think Barraclough sucks, you're on point with this.

djbaseball13 · « **Reply #1090:** August 11, 2019, 06:44:59 AM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 10, 2019, 09:59:31 PM

I mean, Rodney was due

Yeah, and I'm "due" to win the lottery. We have the WORST bullpen in baseball, and there's no defending that. If this were little league, the manager would have parents waiting for him in the parking lot! I hope Max is ready for some complete games! Bottom line... the bullpen has been consistently bad all year!

Slateman · « **Reply #1091:** August 11, 2019, 04:47:08 PM »

Rumors of Doolittle's demise have been greatly exaggerated

DCFan · « **Reply #1092:** August 11, 2019, 07:12:06 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 11, 2019, 04:47:08 PM

Rumors of Doolittle's demise have been greatly exaggerated

Until his next outing.

bluestreak · « **Reply #1093:** August 12, 2019, 12:02:39 PM »

I did not know this, but if Doolittle finishes 100 games between 2018 and 2019 his option becomes a mutual team option, meaning he can opt out. Yesterday was his 82nd game. This makes having Doolittle come in for all those games doubly stupid.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/2020-vesting-options-update.html

imref · « **Reply #1094:** August 12, 2019, 12:13:39 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on August 12, 2019, 12:02:39 PM

I did not know this, but if Doolittle finishes 100 games between 2018 and 2019 his option becomes a mutual team option, meaning he can opt out. Yesterday was his 82nd game. This makes having Doolittle come in for all those games doubly stupid.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/2020-vesting-options-update.html

versus the alternative? I think if you are Davey, you have to try and win games and let the GM worry about contract issues.

Slateman · « **Reply #1095:** August 12, 2019, 12:19:54 PM »

Also, to be fair, he's usually hurt by now.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #1096:** August 12, 2019, 12:20:14 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on August 12, 2019, 12:02:39 PM

I did not know this, but if Doolittle finishes 100 games between 2018 and 2019 his option becomes a mutual team option, meaning he can opt out. Yesterday was his 82nd game. This makes having Doolittle come in for all those games doubly stupid.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/2020-vesting-options-update.html

Good thing he got injured last year. Or he would be over very soon.

Slateman · « **Reply #1097:** August 12, 2019, 12:25:15 PM »

Eh, I would prefer him to opt out. He'll be 33 by the end of this season. He has a history of injuries and he's showing signs of fatigue and decline already. It would stink next year, but I don't think this team is truly competitive next season with Rendon walking. So I'd rather cut bait now.

Only annoying part is going to be that we didn't trade him at the deadline and get full value.

spidernat · « **Reply #1098:** August 12, 2019, 02:22:38 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 12, 2019, 12:25:15 PM

Eh, I would prefer him to opt out. He'll be 33 by the end of this season. He has a history of injuries and he's showing signs of fatigue and decline already. It would stink next year, but I don't think this team is truly competitive next season with Rendon walking. So I'd rather cut bait now.

Only annoying part is going to be that we didn't trade him at the deadline and get full value.

QFT

Truconfidence · « **Reply #1099:** August 12, 2019, 02:27:48 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 12, 2019, 12:25:15 PM

Eh, I would prefer him to opt out. He'll be 33 by the end of this season. He has a history of injuries and he's showing signs of fatigue and decline already. It would stink next year, but I don't think this team is truly competitive next season with Rendon walking. So I'd rather cut bait now.

Only annoying part is going to be that we didn't trade him at the deadline and get full value.

Wow I agree with Slate here. This is going to be a strange day.