2019 Bullpen

[Section214]

Safe to say Williams will be sent back down tomorrow. Who is up next?

[spidernat]

Safe to say Williams will be sent back down tomorrow.

Do we have an affiliate in Hades?

[UMDNats]

Didn't love going to Barraclough for one out before Doolittle (now he's out for tomorrow I would assume). Would have rather rolled the dice for at least another batter but oh well. Williams was pathetic.

[sixthree175]

Safe to say Williams will be sent back down tomorrow. Who is up next?

I hope this is the last time they stop putting stock in Spring Training performance.  I thought they learned a lesson with Jeremy Guthrie.  In this case their back is up against the wall, so this was understandable.

Message to Trevor Gott -- freak You, Trevor!   

[imref]

Safe to say Williams will be sent back down tomorrow. Who is up next?

The Bear?

[Slateman]

Gotta call someone up. Can't go more than a couple games without a relief pitcher holding that INF earned run average.

[imref]

Barrett has allowed 1 ER in 5IP so far for Harrisburg, with 2 saves.

[Slateman]

If all they want is a fresh arm until Miller gets back, it'll be someone like Voth or Fedde. Austin Adams maybe?

Honestly, the Nationals have nothing worth mentioning in their system in regards to pitching.

[hotshot]

I just dont think it's as easy to build a pen as everyone wants to believe it is. By and large, relievers have a notoriously short shelf life.

Teams once carried maybe three relief pitchers. A closer, a long man, and a "mop up" man. The "plan" and expectation was that starters would go at least 8 innings (9 for a guy like Scherzer, and a guy paid like Stras). Pitchers are bigger and stronger, better fed and conditioned, have far better travel conditions, etc.  than ever these days. So ... instead, we're left with having to depend on the undependable.

[Slateman]

Teams once carried maybe three relief pitchers. A closer, a long man, and a "mop up" man. The "plan" and expectation was that starters would go at least 8 innings (9 for a guy like Scherzer, and a guy paid like Stras). Pitchers are bigger and stronger, better fed and conditioned, have far better travel conditions, etc.  than ever these days. So ... instead, we're left with having to depend on the undependable.

Pitchers that threw 90 used be flamethrowers. Times change. Pitching has changed.

[Natsinpwc]

Pitchers that threw 90 used be flamethrowers.

What are you talking about?

[Cinqo de Mayo]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-nationals-made-their-bullpen-bed-and-now-they-have-no-choice-but-to-lie-in-it/ar-BBW41AC?ocid=mailsignout

[Slateman]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/the-nationals-made-their-bullpen-bed-and-now-they-have-no-choice-but-to-lie-in-it/ar-BBW41AC?ocid=mailsignout

I mean, there's always a choice.

Pretty sure if we offer Keiboom to the Reds for Amir Garrett and Rasel Iglesias, they're gonna jump at that.

Personally, I think we should be looking at the Angels' Buttrey or look at some of the pieces the Blue Jays have

[NatsAllThe Way]

Yeah... this article didn't age well.

https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-s-top-10-bullpens-going-into-2019

5) Nationals

Sean Doolittle, Kyle Barraclough and Trevor Rosenthal give the Nats three experienced closing arms in the back of their 'pen. Rosenthal will be a major X-factor this season, after missing all of 2018 following Tommy John surgery. He had some command issues in camp, but his stuff has looked sharp. The Nats recently made another solid addition in Tony Sipp, a lefty who can be used as a southpaw specialist but who actually has fairly neutral platoon splits in his career.

[Slateman]

Yeah... this article didn't age well.

https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-s-top-10-bullpens-going-into-2019

5) Nationals

Sean Doolittle, Kyle Barraclough and Trevor Rosenthal give the Nats three experienced closing arms in the back of their 'pen. Rosenthal will be a major X-factor this season, after missing all of 2018 following Tommy John surgery. He had some command issues in camp, but his stuff has looked sharp. The Nats recently made another solid addition in Tony Sipp, a lefty who can be used as a southpaw specialist but who actually has fairly neutral platoon splits in his career.

lol

[sec 131]

Didn't love going to Barraclough for one out before Doolittle (now he's out for tomorrow I would assume). Would have rather rolled the dice for at least another batter but oh well. Williams was pathetic.

Davey to Barraclough: C'mon man. This is the Nats bullpen. You can't come in here and easily retire the first man you face. That's just too good and I won't stand for it. Do you think i would let you face another batter after a result like that?? Now get off my mound! 

[varoadking]

We've recalled Austin Adams from Triple-A Fresno and placed right-handed pitcher Austen Williams on the 10-day Injured List with a sprained right AC joint on Friday (retroactive to April 18).

All we need now is an Austin Healey...

[UMDNats]

Davey to Barraclough: C'mon man. This is the Nats bullpen. You can't come in here and easily retire the first man you face. That's just too good and I won't stand for it. Do you think i would let you face another batter after a result like that?? Now get off my mound! 

Davey wanted to get him out while he was ahead

[JCA-CrystalCity]

We've recalled Austin Adams from Triple-A Fresno and placed right-handed pitcher Austen Williams on the 10-day Injured List with a sprained right AC joint on Friday (retroactive to April 18).

All we need now is an Austin Healey...

Waiting for the headline, "Austin Powers thru Marlins."

[GburgNatsFan]

Only if he finds his mojo, baby.

Waiting for the headline, "Austin Powers thru Marlins."

[Slateman]

All right. Another pitcher that can get an infinite ERA

[sixthree175]

All right. Another pitcher that can get an >
infinite ERA

Gotta go all in on Rosenthal.  It's a risk/reward situation.

[Duke of Earl]

All we need now is an Austin Healey...

Kearns.  Great arm.

[Expos]

Another game lost in the 8th. What are we up to now for losses by the pen? 8? 9?

[Air Desmond]

They have no choice but to start using Rosenthal in close games. There’s nothing to lose, besides more games. The reward is worth the risk. Maybe he rights the ship. Give him a chance.