Mattingly says they're gonna try Urena in a setup role/shorter outings the next few days as a potential option to take Capps' late inning role.

 

 

Not sure I like this idea, would rather see them send him to AAA and work in that role first

 

 

I think this is a good move.  I can see some diet Naftali Feliz possibilities.  He doesn't really have the arsenal to go multiple times through the lineup.  I actually don't know his numbers for first/second time through the order, but I still think guys like him end up faring better as bullpen arms. However, to contradict myself, he's never really had the kind of strikeout numbers you'd want in a shut-down reliever, and he showed some pretty bad control in the bigs last year.  Meh, still better than Dunn.

 

 

Love it!!!!! He only has 2 pitches (really only 1 pitch) and has no chance in hell to ever be a good SP. His fastball should pick up a few mph outta the pen too 

 

 

Not sure I like this idea, would rather see them send him to AAA and work in that role first

 

Can't he enroll in classes for that to skip AAA?

 

 

I don't know if I like it or not but I guess it's worth a try.

 

 

I don't know if I like it or not but I guess it's worth a try.

 

Let Benedict do his thing

 

 

His arsenal of pitch does seem to make him a better fit in the bullpen. 

 

 

His arsenal of pitch does seem to make him a better fit in the bullpen. 

Not sure if this is a grammatical error or a subtle joke.

 

 

His arsenal of pitch does seem to make him a better fit in the bullpen. 

 

Hah that was funny

 

 

took me a 2nd but nice joke song.

 

HOWEVER his slider is actually pretty solid. and with a few more mph maybe his fastball won't be such a pos?

 

 

took me a 2nd but nice joke song.

 

HOWEVER his slider is actually pretty solid. and with a few more mph maybe his fastball won't be such a pos?

 

The slider was the one I was referring to. Doesn't matter how fast his fastball is when it's a straight dart every time. 

 

 

This is something Tastee would have never figured out to try.

 

Basically in 6 weeks, Donnie Baseball discovered what Tastee couldnt figure out.  That Urena sucks as a starter.

 

 

This is something Tastee would have never figured out to try.

 

Basically in 6 weeks, Donnie Baseball discovered what Tastee couldnt figure out.  That Urena sucks as a starter.

 

pretty sure this is a benedict/FO thing. has all the makings of his work. 

 

 

pretty sure this is a benedict/FO thing. has all the makings of his work. 

 

I'm sure Benedict has some input.

 

I"m sure the morons in the front office still have their heads in the sand.

 

 

I'm sure Benedict has some input.

 

I"m sure the morons in the front office still have their heads in the sand.

 

idk man im becoming a believer..they're making the right decision all around lately

 

 

Hey Polly what do Benedict's nuts taste like?

 

peanut butter

 

 

This is something Tastee would have never figured out to try.

 

Basically in 6 weeks, Donnie Baseball discovered what Tastee couldnt figure out.  That Urena sucks as a starter.

 

How are you a moderator again?

 

 

How are you a moderator again?

 

i think it has something to do with @Das Texan and @Admin dating

 

 

i think it has something to do with @Das Texan and @Admin dating

I can confirm, I have been their butler for many nights out.

 

 

Hey Polly what do Benedict's nuts taste like?

 

He prefers anal(ytics)

 

 

This ones tough for me. I think Urena could definitely thrive in the setup man role and would be a welcome addition to the bullpen this season.

 

But I also think there's still opportunities with Urena as a starter, and there is a chance that this could hinder his progress. If the team sees a future with him as a starter, it would be better to put Urena in AAA getting regular starts and have Bear Claw in the 'pen for 2016.

 

It all comes down to what you see Urena as down the line. I don't mind the move, since I think Urena's ceiling may be limited and his abilities are better suited in short doses.

 

Should be noted that Urena struggled both as a starter AND in the bullpen last season. The smart move is to put him in AAA for half the season, but there could be big reward with him.

 

 

Speaking of relievers, we should give Ross Ohlendorf a chance. #randomthought

 

 

TK would be so perfect in set up.

 

 

Speaking of relievers, we should give Ross Ohlendorf a chance. #randomthought

 

@taiwanmarlinhad this thought too