April 09 = =
I really don't understand why there's such a thing as a closer. Why doesn't baseball do what they did years ago.... keep the current reliever in the game because he's throwing stuff that the opposing team just can't figure-out.
When did this all start? [ anybody have any ideas? ]
Who came up with this concept..?? Does any team have a *lights-out* closer..??
We here in Cleveland have had Jose Mesa, Bob Wickman, and now Joe Borowski .... all of which we fans have NEVER had much confidence. In fact they all looked like they were in fear for their lives when out on the mound.
The way I see this closer role is, if you have a *great* reliever, a guy you know is totally un-hittable, then make him your closer. There's only a couple that come to mind (Rivera, Thigpen, Eckersly, Gagne). John Rocker from Atlanta was one of those till he went off the deep end.
But I still ask the questions: WHY DO WE HAVE THEM..? WHEN DID THIS START..? WHO STARTED ALL THIS..?? IS THIS JUST A PHASE IN BASEBALL RIGHT NOW..??
Till next time . . . Stay Well, and See You Somewhere, I Hope. . .
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..dgm
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Posted on: April 16, 2008 4:34 pm
Why Does Baseball Need CLOSERS..??One word.......DRAMA!!!! |
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Posted on: April 16, 2008 7:38 pm
Why Does Baseball Need CLOSERS..??LOOPER = = |
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Posted on: April 16, 2008 8:39 pm
Why Does Baseball Need CLOSERS..??dgm.....dont know when it became fashionable to feel like you HAD to go to thecloser for the ninth, but i agree. if the set up man, or middle reliever is mowin 'em down, then by all means, leave him in . one of the worst pitching staff managers in the bigs, imo, is bobby ( the wife beater ) cox, of the atlanta braves. idiot will leave the starter in in the 6th , with the bases drunk, and then pull him after a bases clearing double!.only reason he won so many games was because of his STARTERS in the 90's, not his ability to manage. as to when it all started...hmmm...i'd say with franco from the mets, and also the the guy from the A's.(.cant remember his name )..the one who gave up the gibson homer in the series.....1988?...... iho...
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That's good..!!