December 30, 200421 yr Closer: Alfonseca (Coming into Spring Training I would give him the job to lose) Setup in 8th: Mota (His job but he could go up to closer if he earns it) Setup in 7th: Spooney Setup in 6th: Jones Setup in 5th: Bump/Howard/Wayne/whoever is in the farm that we wish to look at I am not saying they all should be used every night, but it is nice knowing we have a bullpen capable of such depth.
December 30, 200421 yr Mota wore down at the end of the season, but that is understandable. Relievers aren't supposed to throw almost 100 innings.
December 30, 200421 yr Author Hopefully they perform so well in Spring Training and during the season that we won't be able to choose which one.
December 30, 200421 yr Closer: Alfonseca (Coming into Spring Training I would give him the job to lose) Setup in 8th: Mota (His job but he could go up to closer if he earns it) Setup in 7th: Spooney Setup in 6th: Jones Setup in 5th: Bump/Howard/Wayne/whoever is in the farm that we wish to look at I am not saying they all should be used every night, but it is nice knowing we have a bullpen capable of such depth. 644661[/snapback] I'd stick with Mota originally out of the closer role. The only thing that I don't particularly like about that is that it more or less means we won't get as many innings from Mota. Alfonseca also has injury questions, so I don't see why we'd be too sold on him. Closer: Mota Setup: Alfonseca 7th: Spooney 5,6: Jones and Howard in that order I wouldn't mind seeing us putting Spooney as closer later in the season and move Mota's arm into the setup role where he can log in som more innings.
December 30, 200421 yr We all saw how many innings it took AJ to get back to normal once he came back. Spooney is only able to pitch and inning or two at a time, and doesn't have the talent that AJ has. Should we really be slotting this guy in any situation to start the season?
December 30, 200421 yr Closer: Alfonseca (Coming into Spring Training I would give him the job to lose) Setup in 8th: Mota (His job but he could go up to closer if he earns it) Setup in 7th: Spooney Setup in 6th: Jones Setup in 5th: Bump/Howard/Wayne/whoever is in the farm that we wish to look at I am not saying they all should be used every night, but it is nice knowing we have a bullpen capable of such depth. 644661[/snapback] Closer: Mota Setup: Alfonseca 7th: Spooney 6th: Jones 5th: Wayne/Bump The good thing about having Mota and Alfonseca is you can switch their roles if one doesn't work out. Also, once Spooney is healty, all three of those guys can be interchangeable.
December 30, 200421 yr We all saw how many innings it took AJ to get back to normal once he came back. Spooney is only able to pitch and inning or two at a time, and doesn't have the talent that AJ has. Should we really be slotting this guy in any situation to start the season? 644708[/snapback] Spooney is going to have more than 6 additional months to get ready to pitch than AJ had. His arm should be in good shape by the end of spring training. The 7th inning is a good place to start him. You know what you are going to get with Alfonseca, an effective closer who isn't lights out, and will blow his share of save opportunities. Mota is more of an unknown...very effective in the set-up role, and yet to prove he can close effectively. Spooney could have the most potential of the three, and could certainly be closing by 2006. Heck, it wouldn't be too surprising to see Spooney vying for the closer spot by the end of the season.
December 30, 200421 yr if spooney bounces back well, i'd slide him into the setup role after the ASB with mota as a 2 inning closer and alfonseca for the tight jams
December 30, 200421 yr I. Hate. Nate. Bump. Not exactly my fav marlin.. The guy has K'd Bonds, but in my mind, is the picture of inconsistancy. So No, no role here. Closer: Mota, great set up, could be great as a closer Setup Man: Tough one, I;m hearing good things about todd jones 7th: Spoony may depending on how his comback turnes out, Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing, He may end up with this role though.. Setup in 6th: We expect Starter too cover these, we have a great rotation
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K
December 30, 200421 yr "not for 300 K" I'm not talking about money, we plan on using him, and I dont think he can get the job done, You put him in tight spots, you blow the game IMO.
December 30, 200421 yr "not for 300 K" I'm not talking about money, we plan on using him, and I dont think he can get the job done, You put him in tight spots, you blow the game IMO. 644784[/snapback] it's not a bad signing if it's good value hopefully mazzone fixed him, and if he returns to the form he had when he was on the marlins before, or what he did last year, it would be a great signing
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K 644777[/snapback] $300K minimum with incentives to $2M. The incentives are based on appearances, not performance.
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K 644777[/snapback] $300K minimum with incentives to $2M. The incentives are based on appearances, not performance. 644787[/snapback] if he's appearing enough to reach the incentives, he's doing well it's a good deal either way, imo the original deal stunk, but the 300K one is well worth it
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K 644777[/snapback] $300K minimum with incentives to $2M. The incentives are based on appearances, not performance. 644787[/snapback] if he's appearing enough to reach the incentives, he's doing well it's a good deal either way, imo the original deal stunk, but the 300K one is well worth it 644789[/snapback] Yes, this could be the case if Jack decides to bench him if blows it. I prefer incentives based on performance as I believe any player will work harder to achieve it. Why do so many players step up their performance in contract years?
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K 644777[/snapback] $300K minimum with incentives to $2M. The incentives are based on appearances, not performance. 644787[/snapback] if he's appearing enough to reach the incentives, he's doing well it's a good deal either way, imo the original deal stunk, but the 300K one is well worth it 644789[/snapback] Better than the old one, yeah.. lol.. Well ya never know, Benitez was supposed too be inconsistant.. so i'll level with you.. we'll wait and see..
December 30, 200421 yr Alfonsaca is inconsistant, and injured, bad signing 644775[/snapback] not for 300K 644777[/snapback] $300K minimum with incentives to $2M. The incentives are based on appearances, not performance. 644787[/snapback] if he's appearing enough to reach the incentives, he's doing well it's a good deal either way, imo the original deal stunk, but the 300K one is well worth it 644789[/snapback] Yes, this could be the case if Jack decides to bench him if blows it. I prefer incentives based on performance as I believe any player will work harder to achieve it. Why do so many players step up their performance in contract years? 644792[/snapback] i'd rather have the incentives based on performance as well, but you gotta think jack'll bench him if he's stinkin up the joint at least you'd hope so
December 30, 200421 yr closer: mota 8th: alfonseca 7th: riedling/spooney (spooney will need to rest, and wont be able to pitch every day most likely) 6th: jones/riedling MOP UP: bump, howard
December 30, 200421 yr closer Mota Setup Alfonseca 7th Spooney 6th Jones 5th Riedling/ Bump/ Howard LEFTY Bentz
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