August 8, 200818 yr I think theres a ton of pressure being a closer...not that easy once you think about it. just look at the mets. now that wagner is on the dl their bullpen is falling apart. the closer role is a little more important than you guys think. That's b/c they are mediocre middle relievers, as well. You don't think a good middle reliever (like for example...Joe Nelson this year) would be just as effective closing? You think Francisco Rodriguez deserves 15 million + this offseason, just b/c he gets "saves?" If KRod was getting "holds" he probably wouldn't get much more than 2-3 million per year, this upcoming offseason. No doubt...it's nice to have a solid closer. But casual fans make too much of the word "save." Even GM's do the same. 15 million sounds ridculous but he still should be payed well. you have to be mentally tough to close a one run game. mental toughness to go along with good stuff is hard to come by. and i dont know if joe would be able to close, mayb he would crack under the pressure. but from what i have seen from his performance, maybe not. yes he is able to close an inning he starts. however, when he comes in with runners on base and the pressure elevates, he usually allows the runners to score. therefore, i dont think just anyone can close
August 8, 200818 yr Author I think theres a ton of pressure being a closer...not that easy once you think about it. just look at the mets. now that wagner is on the dl their bullpen is falling apart. the closer role is a little more important than you guys think. That's b/c they are mediocre middle relievers, as well. You don't think a good middle reliever (like for example...Joe Nelson this year) would be just as effective closing? You think Francisco Rodriguez deserves 15 million + this offseason, just b/c he gets "saves?" If KRod was getting "holds" he probably wouldn't get much more than 2-3 million per year, this upcoming offseason. No doubt...it's nice to have a solid closer. But casual fans make too much of the word "save." Even GM's do the same. 15 million sounds ridculous but he still should be payed well. you have to be mentally tough to close a one run game. mental toughness to go along with good stuff is hard to come by. and i dont know if joe would be able to close, mayb he would crack under the pressure. but from what i have seen from his performance, maybe not. yes he is able to close an inning he starts. however, when he comes in with runners on base and the pressure elevates, he usually allows the runners to score. therefore, i dont think just anyone can close And how often does a closer come in with men on base? USUALLY, it's to start an inning. To put things in perspective...out of KRod's 45 saves, ZERO have been for MORE than 3 outs.
August 8, 200818 yr I think theres a ton of pressure being a closer...not that easy once you think about it. just look at the mets. now that wagner is on the dl their bullpen is falling apart. the closer role is a little more important than you guys think. That's b/c they are mediocre middle relievers, as well. You don't think a good middle reliever (like for example...Joe Nelson this year) would be just as effective closing? You think Francisco Rodriguez deserves 15 million + this offseason, just b/c he gets "saves?" If KRod was getting "holds" he probably wouldn't get much more than 2-3 million per year, this upcoming offseason. No doubt...it's nice to have a solid closer. But casual fans make too much of the word "save." Even GM's do the same. 15 million sounds ridculous but he still should be payed well. you have to be mentally tough to close a one run game. mental toughness to go along with good stuff is hard to come by. and i dont know if joe would be able to close, mayb he would crack under the pressure. but from what i have seen from his performance, maybe not. yes he is able to close an inning he starts. however, when he comes in with runners on base and the pressure elevates, he usually allows the runners to score. therefore, i dont think just anyone can close And how often does a closer come in with men on base? USUALLY, it's to start an inning. To put things in perspective...out of KRod's 45 saves, ZERO have been for MORE than 3 outs. true, i concur then
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