The Closer Report » Cincinnati Reds
Aroldis Chapman Shows Why He Shouldn’t Be a Closer. Huh?
Don’t mistake the title of my article as though I don’t think Chapman should be a closer. It’s not that at all. However, there were concerns about how the young hurler would fair with his 100+ MPH fastball with only one inning to get it working. Last night against the Tigers, everything fell apart for Arnoldis Chapman. Chapman was forced to entered the game with runners on first and second and no outs in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Aroldis Chapman, Cincinnati Reds, In-Season Analysis
The Case For Arnoldis Chapman Closing For The Cincinnati Reds
If you haven’t heard of Arnoldis Chapman, where have you been? He is the 24-year old Cuban phenom with a 100+ MPH fastball, but there is so much more to him. Known as the “Cuban Missile”, Chapman is 6’ 4”, and about 200 pounds and holds the major league record for the fasted fastball on record at 105.1 MPH. After defecting in 2010, Chapman joined the Cincinnati Reds in 2010 and has steadily improved each … Read entire article »
Filed under: Aroldis Chapman, Cincinnati Reds, In-Season Analysis
The Latest On The Closer Carousel/Circus: 5.12.2012
This has been without a doubt the worse year on record for major league closers. The amount of closers lost to injury times the number of closer with terrible starts, divided by the number of closers who have just lost the job is a formula even a Sabermetrics wannabee with a degree from MIT couldn’t compute. Since spring training has wrapped up, at least 17 closer jobs have changed hands due to any of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Cashner, Boston Red Sox, Brian Fuentes, Bullpen Reports, Carlos Marmol, Casey Janssen, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Closers Rise and Fall, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Bard, Drew Storen, Fernando Rodney, Francisco Cordero, Francisco Rodriguez, Grant Balfour, Heath Bell, Hector Santiago, Henry Rodriguez, Huston Street, In-Season Analysis, Javy Guerra, John Axford, Jordan Walden, Kenley Jansen, LA Dodgers, LAA Angels, Mark Melancon, Matt Thornton, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Ryan Madson, Santiago Casilla, Sean Marshall, SF Giants, Toronto Blue Jays
5 Relievers Who Might Be Closing By Years End
Whether it’s because of the current closer being completely ineffective or just the random injury, here are five relievers who could step into the job in 2011. I recommend picking these guys up if you own the closers they currently pitch in front of. Note, I’m not picking these guys because I think the closers in front of them will lose their jobs necessarily. I’m just saying they have the right stuff. Aaron Crow, Kansas City Royals … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays
The Closer Report: April 22, 2010
SAVES:Andrew Bailey (2) – Bailey ruled the New York Yankees with a 12 pitch save. He didn’t record any strikeouts, but one hit. His ERA is still at 0.00 and he’s healthy.Francisco Cordero (6) – Cordero nailed his sixth save of the season. He gave up a hit and a walk, but no runs. Franklin Morales (3) – Morales recorded his first save in 11 days Darren Oliver (1) – Looked good, recording two strikeouts. He got the save because Frank Francisco and Neftali Feliz needed rest. Francisco Rodriguez (1) – KROD finally recorded his first save of the season. He pitched 1.2 perfect innings and struck out three batters. This was an excellent appearance for the stud closer. His ERA and WHIP were lowered 1.17. Jose Valverde (5) – I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Oakland A's, Texas Rangers
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