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trolofson
Never really a fan of CBC but will all former closers I could see it working
trolofson
CBC meaning closer by committee…sorry football uses RBBC for Running Back by Committee so I thought it could work
Travis’ Wood
Closer by committee is almost always better than having a designated closer. Gives managers much more flexibility.
Dookie Howser, MD
In theory this is true, but historically in practice, having a closer by committee means you don’t have anybody good enough to be a closer.
Travis’ Wood
That’s how it’s been in the past due to the rigidity of managers. But teams have evolved (as we saw in the 2016 playoffs) so I expect closer by committee to be used more effectively going forward.
A'sfaninUK
Yes, its only because no one was good enough to be trusted in that high lev situation, but what if everyone was good enough??? Wise move from Oakland.
Dookie Howser, MD
I agree with you that managers may continue to use a similar formula in the playoffs as they did in 2016 by using their “closer” in the highest leverage situations, which wasn’t always the 9th. But I don’t expect the types of workloads we saw relievers shoulder in the playoffs become a regular season standard.
Teams will still be constrained by the number of quality arms in their bullpen and their season long workload more than the decision making process of the managers.play the long game by
deadmanonleave
I think you’re right Dookie, they and get the best guy in at the most optimal point. It makes me wonder if there’s a gradual move toward failed starters who can see a defeat home in a couple of hours and fewer, better closer calibre guy’s for the important innings, with less in between the two.
deadmanonleave
‘Try and…’
Cleviski
Huh
jsmith107
It’s also the A’s so there probably won’t be too many save opportunities anyways
Lego4365
Ha
Travis’ Wood
Why in the world is Furbush listed as an option for the 2017 Orioles? He’s injured and won’t pitch until at least 2018…
Dookie Howser, MD
Here is three guys fighting for two spots as part of the Red Sox pitching “depth”:
Drew Pomeranz – In 2016, threw 70 more innings than any season before. Had elbow surgery in off season. Not currently able to throw off mound.
Eduardo Rodriguez – 58 days on the DL with a knee injury in 2016. Re-injured knee playing winter ball Availability to pitch in WBC currently in question.
Steven Wright – 18 days on DL with shoulder injury in 2016. Hasn’t pitched since August 2016. Still not able to throw from mound.
A'sfaninUK
I know, why are people saying Boston has pitching depth when they really don’t at all, the step down from the big 4 to the rest is a massive, massive gap from contender to barely contending.
They need to get rid of the shaky Pomeranz and flip him with prospects for another legit frontline guy to pair with Price, Sale & Porcello. I could see them grabbing Sonny Gray at the deadline if he proves he is back to 2013-2015 form.
Travis’ Wood
The A’s would have zero interest in re-acquiring Pomeranz
ghost of harambe
No way that happens, they only have two good prospects left and by the trade deadline devers will only be about a year away from the majors, so i don’t think they will trade him
B-Strong
I cant see them doing anything like that at all unless theyre in a heated battle for 1st and all 3 of these guys are out. Theyve got Kelly who could spot start if need be, though only Kelly would be happy about that.
fuchholz
I was thinking the same thing. looks like they’ll be needing April innings out of Ownes and company. Sox fans are in for a letdown
Pedro Cerrano's Voodoo
Pomeranz had a stem cell injection, not surgery.
comebacktrail28
They could always trade for Quintana
Ken M.
The White Sox were asking the Yankees for Torres, the Red Sox don’t have anyone who is even close to that valuable. Trade idea is over before it even begins.
Connorsoxfan
Devers, Groome, and a decent package behind them would do it, but it would really leave the Sox with a barren system, and no future flexibility.
Kayrall
With Dombrowski at the helm, that doom is inevitable.
stl_cards16 2
I know this is a fun narrative, but his trade record is really quite remarkable.
lucienbel
Really hope Eduardo can stay healthy. He hasn’t gotten a lot of opportunity to develop between injuries and the pitch tipping problem he had. His pure stuff seems pretty good. Seems like the kind of guy that’ll either pan out to be really reliable or completely flop, remaining injured and so on.