I think Matt can help the pen but Leo has been doing well in the closer roll. I'm not a fan of Leo's explosion of emotion after saves but as long as he keeps getting saves without giving me heart attacks I'll live with it happily.

 

 

 

What's wrong with Leo showing some emotion after games. I like the fact that he takes his job serious and actually shows that he is excited when he performs well.

 

Maybe its just me.

 

Did you see the way the Cubs batter stared at Nunez? He obviously didn't appreciate the overreaction.

 

 

I understand what you mean, but I would show some emotion too, if my team has just won 8 out of 10 and I struck out the last guy in the game.

 

but then again,

 

Maybe its just me.

It wouldn't suck If we could flip Lindstrom for a useful player. Not calling him a bad player, just saying.

Real closers are pitchers who can enter the game in any inning and be LIGHTS-OUT. Lindstroms fast ball might be scarry, but he is not that scarry and far from lights-out. In 04, Benitez was a good example of a closer.

 

Papelbon is a closer.

 

Lindstrom will always be just a reliever.

I think Matt can help the pen but Leo has been doing well in the closer roll. I'm not a fan of Leo's explosion of emotion after saves but as long as he keeps getting saves without giving me heart attacks I'll live with it happily.

 

 

 

What's wrong with Leo showing some emotion after games. I like the fact that he takes his job serious and actually shows that he is excited when he performs well.

 

Maybe its just me.

 

Did you see the way the Cubs batter stared at Nunez? He obviously didn't appreciate the overreaction.

 

Well the cubs should be the last ones to complain about celebrations , Didnt you see what soriano did after the walk off agains houston. he did the whole john cena you cant see me taunt

I think Matt can help the pen but Leo has been doing well in the closer roll. I'm not a fan of Leo's explosion of emotion after saves but as long as he keeps getting saves without giving me heart attacks I'll live with it happily.

 

 

 

What's wrong with Leo showing some emotion after games. I like the fact that he takes his job serious and actually shows that he is excited when he performs well.

 

Maybe its just me.

I just prefer Leo not give the other team any more motivation and it's his job to get people out. If he gets the save to get us into the PO or the wild card lead, something along those lines then I'm fine with it. Sorianos antics I didn't like either but it was a walkoff granny and a bomb at that.

I think Matt can help the pen but Leo has been doing well in the closer roll. I'm not a fan of Leo's explosion of emotion after saves but as long as he keeps getting saves without giving me heart attacks I'll live with it happily.

 

 

 

What's wrong with Leo showing some emotion after games. I like the fact that he takes his job serious and actually shows that he is excited when he performs well.

 

Maybe its just me.

I just prefer Leo not give the other team any more motivation and it's his job to get people out. If he gets the save to get us into the PO or the wild card lead, something along those lines then I'm fine with it. Sorianos antics I didn't like either but it was a walkoff granny and a bomb at that.

 

 

And it was in the 13th inning.

Another interesting point is, Cena and Soriano are friends. Well, I think they are.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

Since Trahern is apparently done for the year, why not move him to the 60 day DL and put someone like Jay Voss(who is pitching excellently at Jacksonville) on the 40-man in case another reliever is needed.

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

 

No, having Dan Uggla play 2nd base and hitting with RISP is playing with fire.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

 

No, having Dan Uggla play 2nd base and hitting with RISP is playing with fire.

 

 

Yes, Uggla has been horrible with .RISP this year...not sure how that's not off-topic though?

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

 

No, having Dan Uggla play 2nd base and hitting with RISP is playing with fire.

 

 

Yes, Uggla has been horrible with .RISP this year...not sure how that's not off-topic though?

 

I just stayed on the playing with fire side of the thoughts. It would have been interesting to see Lindstrom pitch. Everyone remembers him for not being able to close out innings and giving up at least a hit/walk or 2 per inning in the 9th. It would have been fun to see if he improved on his mechanics and location. I hope he never starts fires gain when he comes into the ball game.

I just stayed on the playing with fire side of the thoughts. It would have been interesting to see Lindstrom pitch. Everyone remembers him for not being able to close out innings and giving up at least a hit/walk or 2 per inning in the 9th. It would have been fun to see if he improved on his mechanics and location. I hope he never starts fires gain when he comes into the ball game.

 

Lindstrom should've pitched the 9th tonight. I stated my reasons in the post-game thread (if you're interested).

I just stayed on the playing with fire side of the thoughts. It would have been interesting to see Lindstrom pitch. Everyone remembers him for not being able to close out innings and giving up at least a hit/walk or 2 per inning in the 9th. It would have been fun to see if he improved on his mechanics and location. I hope he never starts fires gain when he comes into the ball game.

 

Lindstrom should've pitched the 9th tonight. I stated my reasons in the post-game thread (if you're interested).

 

I'll go check them out. Witout having read them I know that he has owned Derek Lee when facing him. I didn't see the game but I think I'll watch it now, at least the 9th.

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

 

I'm going to go and watch that. You think? Why?

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

Tucker's been injured almost all season. He just came back and his next start will be his his 3rd since April.

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

 

 

In the middle of a playoff race? I'm going with a no. Plus Tucker just came back from injury not so long ago.

 

I was hoping they'd give him a shot last year when the games became meaningless in September, but those save opps. went to Lindstrom instead. To be honest, I was wrong.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

 

Leo was the right choice Saturday night, I'll give you that. And I do like the guy alot. But I have voiced my opinion on him at this time in other threads, even if they aren't agreed with. Heck, me and Rab even had a mini discussion at the game Saturday and didn't agree. So let's have the steambath called August (and Sept) roll on and then see who is right about things. In actuality, I hope you guys are. But he is looking more and more shakey as those innings pile up. Can we at least agree on that for now?

I just stayed on the playing with fire side of the thoughts. It would have been interesting to see Lindstrom pitch. Everyone remembers him for not being able to close out innings and giving up at least a hit/walk or 2 per inning in the 9th. It would have been fun to see if he improved on his mechanics and location. I hope he never starts fires gain when he comes into the ball game.

 

Lindstrom should've pitched the 9th tonight. I stated my reasons in the post-game thread (if you're interested).

 

Was kinda surprised to see Pinto back out there in the 9th. But I don't remember seeing Lindy warming up before that inning. Maybe I missed it.

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

 

I'm going to go and watch that. You think? Why?

My reasoning on why he's the closer of the future:

Everything I've read has said he has a Fastball and Slider(or Curve) but no third pitch, which doesn't compute well as a starter. Unfortunatley, I think they tried to get him a Change and it hasn't worked.

 

Wish I knew he was injured all year. If he's healthy enough now I'd give him a chance in the bullpen in AA or AAA as a closer, see how he does before August 31st (last day to be on playoff roster).

Leo's bad stat...allowing 1 HR every 6 innings.

 

 

Did anyone see Nunez's face when D-Lee Connected.

 

It said, you gotta be ********ing me. (4 letter word).

 

He looked so surprised, like he saw a car wreck in front of him and didn't know how to react.

 

He's not a closer, but no one else on this roster is. I say bring up Tucker and see what he can do. He IS the closer of the future for us.

 

I'm going to go and watch that. You think? Why?

My reasoning on why he's the closer of the future:

Everything I've read has said he has a Fastball and Slider(or Curve) but no third pitch, which doesn't compute well as a starter. Unfortunatley, I think they tried to get him a Change and it hasn't worked.

 

Wish I knew he was injured all year. If he's healthy enough now I'd give him a chance in the bullpen in AA or AAA as a closer, see how he does before August 31st (last day to be on playoff roster).

 

Makes sense. He definitely has the potential to help the team.

Bottom Line, Leo should stay as the closer. He hasnt blown a save yet to my recent knowledge and the only mistake I can recall him making was the HomeSkillet that Garret Anderson hit off him the other night. I say leave him in.

 

 

Yeah leave hin in there and let Derek Lee abuse him for the loss.

 

 

Put Lindstrom in, however, and you're playing with fire.

 

Leo was the right choice Saturday night, I'll give you that. And I do like the guy alot. But I have voiced my opinion on him at this time in other threads, even if they aren't agreed with. Heck, me and Rab even had a mini discussion at the game Saturday and didn't agree. So let's have the steambath called August (and Sept) roll on and then see who is right about things. In actuality, I hope you guys are. But he is looking more and more shakey as those innings pile up. Can we at least agree on that for now?

 

 

Sure.