November 4, 201016 yr http://blogs.palmbea...ll-be-priority/ Beinfest says Cishek could get a chance to earn a spot in Spring Training. This is pretty weird, considering Cishek spent time in A ball this year. However, in the time he spent in AA this year, he did put up a 3.4 K/BB ratio, didn't allow a HR in 31.1 innings, and ended up with a 2.47 FIP (suggesting he pitched much better than his 4.31 ERA would indicate). Of course, he was also called up to the big leagues in September. Unlike the other relievers who were called up, Cishek actually looked like he belonged, somewhat. It's pretty irrelevant because the sample is small (3 games; 4.1 innings), but he pitched well (3 K, 1 BB, 0.00 ERA). It's interesting that Cishek was specifically mentioned. We'll see. He definitely seems to have the stuff. His fastball can reach 95, has good sink, and he's got a good changeup too. That's what I remember from him in the short time in September.
November 4, 201016 yr We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game.
November 4, 201016 yr Author Brilliant insight :lol :hat Seriously though, it would be great if Cishek could get the job done for the Marlins. The Marlins need some of their draft picks/farm system RP depth (that has been talked about some on these boards the past year+) to start panning out. It's really the way to build a solid bullpen for years. Based on Cishek's #'s, there's a lot of stuff to like about him. MarlinsLou or Nny, etc. can correct me on this, but it seems like he's been putting up solid peripherals, in just about every area. Stuff is good enough, too. Bottom line is, the way to build the pen is hoping some of these young guys pan out/making trades for guys with potential. I'd rather watch Cishek get a legitimate chance over last offseason's strategy when they just went out, and signed a bunch of journeymen (Veras, McClung, MacDougal, Turnbow, etc.)
November 4, 201016 yr Author We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game. MMP really has this all figured out!
November 4, 201016 yr Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent.
November 4, 201016 yr Author Cishek's actually pitching in the AFL this winter. 7 games, 7.2 innings 2.35 ERA .258 opponents batting average 10 K's/3 BB's 0.86 GO/AO Based on his gamelogs, he's only had one bad outing. He's gone at least one scoreless inning, in six of his seven outings (one of the outings he pitched two scoreless innings). Beinfest and the rest of the organization have probably been watching, and have probably been impressed. Probably part of the reason why Cishek, (unlike some of the other RP prospects), was specifically mentioned in the article.
November 4, 201016 yr Author Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent. Genius! As a matter of fact, the bullpen talk is irrelevant! If, for example, we go into the 9th inning with a 3 run lead every night, our closer can finish the year with an ERA of 18.00, and still be perfect! Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
November 4, 201016 yr I did like what I saw of Steve Cishek during the season, even though it was a few innings. If he could develop into a good relief pitcher, our bullpen could be solid. Badenhop, Sanches, Hensley, Nunez and Cishek would be the start of a good bullpen. We just can't have another Dan Meyer situation on our hands again this season.
November 4, 201016 yr Author I did like what I saw of Steve Cishek during the season, even though it was a few innings. If he could develop into a good relief pitcher, our bullpen could be solid. Badenhop, Sanches, Hensley, Nunez and Cishek would be the start of a good bullpen. We just can't have another Dan Meyer situation on our hands again this season. It wouldn't surprise me if Brian Sanches became that guy next year, unfortunately. I probably said this last year too (and was wrong), but it honestly wouldn't surprise me. He's, statistically, been really lucky the past two years to put up the ERA's he's put up. The only thing is that if it does happen, the front office doesn't really seem to see Sanches as a key reliever. Even when Sanches is good, he's just really mostly been used as a 6th-7th inning (sometimes when the team is losing to save some of the other arms, etc.) Meyer's downfall really hurt the team because he had a really important role on the team (lefty specialist/setup guy quickly became minor league journeyman scrub).
November 4, 201016 yr Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent. Isn't that like saying despite the holes in a boat, we can stay afloat as long as we just bail the water out faster than it comes in? Because eventually your arms will get too tired... Hey it's 6:39 in the morning and I'm tired, but I think there's something profound in that last sentence...maybe..or maybe I just need more sleep :boxed
November 4, 201016 yr Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent. Isn't that like saying despite the holes in a boat, we can stay afloat as long as we just bail the water out faster than it comes in? Because eventually your arms will get too tired... Hey it's 6:39 in the morning and I'm tired, but I think there's something profound in that last sentence...maybe..or maybe I just need more sleep :boxed Does that mean you stayed up most of the night? :mis2 Or you did sleep but you've been up X minutes/hours and you are tired? :mis2 An enquiring mind wants to know, lol
November 4, 201016 yr Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent. Isn't that like saying despite the holes in a boat, we can stay afloat as long as we just bail the water out faster than it comes in? Because eventually your arms will get too tired... Hey it's 6:39 in the morning and I'm tired, but I think there's something profound in that last sentence...maybe..or maybe I just need more sleep :boxed Does that mean you stayed up most of the night? :mis2 Or you did sleep but you've been up X minutes/hours and you are tired? :mis2 An enquiring mind wants to know, lol No, he stayed up all night just thinking about what witty remark to make
November 4, 201016 yr I'm willing to give anyone a chance on the bullpen. It's our one actual problem going into the offseason. Our rotation seems adequate and our lineup is stacked.
November 4, 201016 yr I did like what I saw of Steve Cishek during the season, even though it was a few innings. If he could develop into a good relief pitcher, our bullpen could be solid. Badenhop, Sanches, Hensley, Nunez and Cishek would be the start of a good bullpen. We just can't have another Dan Meyer situation on our hands again this season. It wouldn't surprise me if Brian Sanches became that guy next year, unfortunately. I probably said this last year too (and was wrong), but it honestly wouldn't surprise me. He's, statistically, been really lucky the past two years to put up the ERA's he's put up. yep pretty sure you said that last offseason too.
November 4, 201016 yr I did like what I saw of Steve Cishek during the season, even though it was a few innings. If he could develop into a good relief pitcher, our bullpen could be solid. Badenhop, Sanches, Hensley, Nunez and Cishek would be the start of a good bullpen. We just can't have another Dan Meyer situation on our hands again this season. Add Veras and two lefties and we are good to go. Cishek and Ceda and Marinez in the wings. Marlins need bulpen Lefties. Plenty of right handers on the 40 man roster.
November 4, 201016 yr Guys, we can win games with anyone as long as we score more runs than our opponent. Isn't that like saying despite the holes in a boat, we can stay afloat as long as we just bail the water out faster than it comes in? Because eventually your arms will get too tired... Hey it's 6:39 in the morning and I'm tired, but I think there's something profound in that last sentence...maybe..or maybe I just need more sleep :boxed Does that mean you stayed up most of the night? :mis2 Or you did sleep but you've been up X minutes/hours and you are tired? :mis2 An enquiring mind wants to know, lol No, he stayed up all night just thinking about what witty remark to make lol... I get a little sleep here and there and nah, witty remarks just come natural..it's a curse
November 5, 201016 yr Author I did like what I saw of Steve Cishek during the season, even though it was a few innings. If he could develop into a good relief pitcher, our bullpen could be solid. Badenhop, Sanches, Hensley, Nunez and Cishek would be the start of a good bullpen. We just can't have another Dan Meyer situation on our hands again this season. Add Veras and two lefties and we are good to go. Cishek and Ceda and Marinez in the wings. Marlins need bulpen Lefties. Plenty of right handers on the 40 man roster. Dan Jennings is a left-handed option in the system.
November 5, 201016 yr We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game. Tim McCarver better watch out. He's got some competition.
November 5, 201016 yr We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game. (Late to this party) Any stats to back this up? I don't trust just your eyes.
November 5, 201016 yr We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game. I will only believe you on this statement if you provide 69 valid reasons justifying your opinion.
November 6, 201015 yr We can use whoever out there in the bullpen as long as they get outs with little to no earned runs per game. I will only believe you on this statement if you provide 69 valid reasons justifying your opinion. You mean 69 more times?
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