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bobhutt99
Clippard was absolutely awful for the Mets down the stretch. Bringing him into a game with the lead in the 8th inning was like throwing kerosene on the fire. It’s time for Clippard to hang them up as he’s a shell of his former self.
baymenxpac
in fairness to clippard, he was lights out for them in august (.130 opp BA). and the tweak of his back probably didn’t help matters come september/october.
but yes, i was at game 4 and his back-to-back walks in the eighth still make me want to punch a hole through a wall.
baseballrat
So, a guy has a BAD stretch he should quit? That’s just SILLY
Mark 20
Thats what casual fans say, but clearly clippard is still a great reliever. It is definitely silly I agree. I think a 3 year deal worth 20 should get it done.
Noah Baron
Judging by how the DBacks offseason has gone, he’ll be looking at a deal in the 3 year, $45 M range lol
scottaz
About the time the D’backs host the first game of this year’s WS, this type of nonsensical comment will finally cease!
tycobb016
arizona needs a closer, not another guy who can pitch the 7th inning. clippard is a zero when you compare him to what they really need.
mdc9767
The more the merrier though
mmill95
What’s wrong with Ziegler as a closer? He’s been amongst the best relief pitchers in the game for the past 6 years and has not had any difficulty closing games over the past two seasons. Clippard could add necessary depth in front of him.
hozie007
He’s still got some gas in the tank….. decent WHIP last year and can still eat some innings but he’s not a “go to” closer.. Surprised there aren’t more teams involved with him right now….although 3/45 might be a bit expensive for a setup guy.
vwnut13
The Yankee Clippard would make a good sixth inning pitcher for the Yankees.
bravesfanmatt
Dave needs to call the Braves again. We have a couple of closers on our staff right now and two more ready to emerge… I am sure Bradley and that comp pick would look very nice in a Braves uni…
Mark 20
Surprised collmenter isnt starting? Behind miller and Greinke that rotation is weak.
prestigeworldwide
Collmenter is a better long relief pitcher. Career 2.32 ERA out of the pen vs 4.02 Starting. Last year he was 1.89 from out of the pen. I wouldnt call Patrick Corbin and Robbie Ray exactly weak either. RDLR and Archie Bradley on the other hand is very hit or miss.
BoldyMinnesota
Corbin is probably better than miller
sk 73
Another overpay guaranteed. They need a flamethrower for the 9th. It’s not him.
prestigeworldwide
Ziegler isnt a flamethrower but his 1.85 ERA is better than most flamethrowing closers. If they want a hard thrower they already have it in Hudson who can hit 99 or even RDLR if they convert him. Clippard would be an upgrade to the 7 th inning RP like Burgos, Barrett, Koch, hessler.
Cam
They don’t need a flamethrower.
They need outs.
SupremeZeus
Corbin projects quite favorably compared to his 3rd starter peer group.
scottaz
If this happens, D’backs have best off-season of any team in MLB!