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seamaholic 2
Pirates better be in top miracle mode if they’re gonna use Nicasio as a starter. Man is a high pitch count machine. Everyone gets a 3-2 count.
jimmyz
Nicasio was brought in to pitch in the bullpen and not the rotation but given his previous starting experience it makes sense to stretch him out so he can potentially be used in multiple roles in the pen such as a long reliever, piggyback starter for the days Locke or Vogelsong get knocked around, or going in for the twelfth inning and lasting as long as necessary to win a marathon game.
Larry D.
He’s a spot starter at best but might be better suited for middle inning/long relief.
EndinStealth
If Oh pans out I see Rosenthal being dealt in a midseason deal.
Brian Springer
That will not happen. While I believe that the (gulp) Cubs look primed to run away with the NLCD, I have all the faith in the world that the Birds will be competing all the way. I would wager the same three teams representing the Central, except with Chicago taking the crown this year. Rosenthal is the closer. No ifs, ands, or buts. I see Oh and Seigrest sharing setup duties in a situational capacity and hopefully resting Seigrest a bit more so he’ll have some in the tank near the end of the season. With Matheny and how he over manages the bullpen and lets some of his guys stay in too long…………who really knows? What I do know is Rosenthal is controllable through arbitration in 16, 17, and 18. He’s also our closer with proven postseason grit. I doubt he goes anywhere. Except to the bullpen for warm up prior to the 9th inning.
tommyboy2135
Beside the fact the cardinals keep losing players and more so all of their pitching
quisenberrya
Oh will never be a closer on a contending team…….wishful at best
EndinStealth
That’s all true, but the almost sent him to Colorado at the deadline last season in a package deal for Tulo. So I wouldn’t be surprised.
reignaado
“Oh was suspended for gambling at an overseas casino in Japan (not on baseball), which is against the KBO’s rules.”
Just a note on this… Both Oh and Lim did not gamble in Japan, it was at Macau. The KBO league decided to put a suspension on Oh even though he wasn’t a KBO league player that time (he was still a member of the Hanshin Tigers), cause they said there’s still a possibility that Oh will head back home, that’s the time the ban will take effect.
Lanidrac
I think teams should try to avoid arbitration hearings whenever reasonably possible, as the nature of the hearings sometimes tend to evoke some negative feelings between the teams and their young players. There are some teams who have successfully managed to avoid a hearing for over a decade and are proud of that fact.
Brian Springer
100% agree. The Cardinals actually do well in that regard. Just making a point that even through arbitration, Rosenthal is under control for 3 more seasons. A top tier, proven postseason closer, with 3 years of control isn’t going anywhere.
Long way around to agree with you.
quisenberrya
Oh may be oh no. A jason frasor type. Decent numbers until his deception fades. Then boom. Its all done. But st louis doesn’t have bullpen depth so they have to take a chance
greatd
Haven’t heard much about the Cubs lately but wonder if Jed and Theo have other moves waiting in the wings.
downsouthcubsfan
from what i’ve read they’re done making big moves unless something comes along they can’t pass up. i would expect some depth signings before spring training but not much else.
Larry D.
I think they always have there ears open to possible deals for starters but am betting that the next move will lead up to the trade deadline.
michaelw
Yeah the Cubs are done Rn. There’s not much they can do anyway. All the left over outfielders are not in their plans nor should be. Unless TB comes to terms this is it. Not say Theo not fishing. They still want that pitcher. But not enough to sign Y Gall. They will probably go into spring training and see how things are going. I expect the next major move or moves will be after the season starts n up to trade deadline to measure we’re their at. Clev not selling, not for what they want. SD fell off the grid and is probably waiting to see how their season goes first. TB has to cone down in price. No ace is being traded forget it. Aka Grey, Fern, Sales. Their not sign Y Gall so their going what they have for now them make adjustments n trades.
RedsNut1967
Again, I’m a suffering Reds. Do I jump to the Cubs after 40 some years ? It’s awfully tempting. They have a ready made club of young Cubs. It’s looks like the Reds have some up and comers,but it’s going to be a while. 2019 ? I’m hoping,but that’s it. I grew up with the BRM . Went through 82-84. Wasn’t fun. I think this is a repeat,with more veteran talent. That team had Bench(my idol) and Concepcion. About it. So,let’s see what the Kiddie Corps starters can do.