ultimopain Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 From Rotoworld: Antonio Alfonseca - R - Marlins The Marlins have discussed re-signing Antonio Alfonseca and installing him as their closer. Alfonseca didn't resemble a closer while finishing with a 4.94 ERA in 27 1/3 IP last season. He's only had one good season in the last four, and that was his year under Leo Mazzone's guidance in Atlanta. Our bullpen really has fallen from grace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 He'll lead the league in fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 It's the team's necessity to have a piece from the '97 Series to always be on the roster. Since Luis was traded Niner is just about gone, bringing back Alfonseca is the only reasonable solution the problem. :hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 He'll lead the league in fingers. or will he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 He'll lead the league in fingers. or will he? I just got deja-voux (sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBCMarlinsFan Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 From Rotoworld: Antonio Alfonseca - R - Marlins The Marlins have discussed re-signing Antonio Alfonseca and installing him as their closer. Alfonseca didn't resemble a closer while finishing with a 4.94 ERA in 27 1/3 IP last season. He's only had one good season in the last four, and that was his year under Leo Mazzone's guidance in Atlanta. Our bullpen really has fallen from grace... When did our bullpen regain grace? Jones was unbelievable last year but otherwise I felt they should have played "Send In The Clowns" whenever someone was called out of the bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimopain Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 From Rotoworld: Antonio Alfonseca - R - Marlins The Marlins have discussed re-signing Antonio Alfonseca and installing him as their closer. Alfonseca didn't resemble a closer while finishing with a 4.94 ERA in 27 1/3 IP last season. He's only had one good season in the last four, and that was his year under Leo Mazzone's guidance in Atlanta. Our bullpen really has fallen from grace... When did our bullpen regain grace? Jones was unbelievable last year but otherwise I felt they should have played "Send In The Clowns" whenever someone was called out of the bullpen. I guess I'm still dreaming of '03. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FishFanInPA Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 he'll also lead the league in blown saves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugg Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 he'll also lead the league in blown saves Like he'll have enough opportunities to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimopain Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 :lol Sad, but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I dont' even care. My favorite part of going to games is watching him pitch, and using my binoculars to get a close up on that 6th pitching finger. I saw it once. Too cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I believe Antonio Alfonseca will have one hell of a season! I am going for 40 saves from him ;-).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I wouldn't mind him one bit! He is exciting, and comes out full of energy everytime, will actually givew us something to look forward too, especially the fist pump after a strikeout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdogg71 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'd rather have Alfonseca than Looper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markotsay7 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 As long as we're going young why not put a guy like Resop there? It isn't like we're trying to win this year or anything. See how the kids can handle it. You never want Antonio Alfonseca to be your second highest paid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Nation Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 This is the year to evaluate whether or not Resop or Boywer have the stuff and mental make-up to close. Though if we had more of a shot at making a run, maybe I would be warmer to a more proven commodity in Alfonseca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Nice way to bolster the confidence of these young starters.....having a guy with a near 5 ERA backing them up. :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 blah take him, it cant hurt at this point. We are only gonna get the chance to close maybe 10 games all year anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 By the time the season starts we'll have assembled 371 young pitchers. Just hold open auditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriaLovesVegas Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Doesnt matter who your closer is if you are not expecting to compete this should be the last priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 From Rotoworld: Antonio Alfonseca - R - Marlins The Marlins have discussed re-signing Antonio Alfonseca and installing him as their closer. Alfonseca didn't resemble a closer while finishing with a 4.94 ERA in 27 1/3 IP last season. He's only had one good season in the last four, and that was his year under Leo Mazzone's guidance in Atlanta. Our bullpen really has fallen from grace... When did our bullpen regain grace? Jones was unbelievable last year but otherwise I felt they should have played "Send In The Clowns" whenever someone was called out of the bullpen. I guess I'm still dreaming of '03. The bullpen in '03 was terrible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Doesn't look too likely. From today's Herald One player who almost certainly won't be back is reliever Antonio Alfonseca, who was 1-1 with a 4.94 ERA in 33 games last season. The Marlins offered the 33-year-old right-hander $500,000 and another $750,000 in incentives, which the pitcher's agent, Juan Iglesias, turned down. ''We're so far off, it won't happen,'' Iglesias said. Not sure what his agent thinks he can get for him at this point.... but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfan79 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 pitching always makes more then it is worth. So most likely he is looking at a million which means AA is going back to the braves I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambridge Marlin Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 pitching always makes more then it is worth. So most likely he is looking at a million which means AA is going back to the braves I bet. Interesting point, will the Braves take on as many reclaimation projects without Mazzone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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