Craig Kimbrel 2024

[drjohnnyfever1]

There are definitely pot holes to trip in in DC...

[Spy Fox]

3 minutes ago, spleen1015 said:

Win or lose tonight, I've seen enough of Kimbrel in an O's uniform.

Dumping him from the team altogether is a bit much at this point. 

But, that's four out of five chances the past two weeks that he's failed to save. Two blown saves, then one excellent appearance, then twice failing to even complete the inning. I'm certainly ready to see him take a break from the closer role, via IL stint or otherwise. 

[spleen1015]

Just now, Spy Fox said:

Dumping him from the team altogether is a bit much at this point. 

But, that's four out of five chances the past two weeks that he's failed to save. Two blown saves, then one excellent appearance, then twice failing to even complete the inning. I'm certainly ready to see him take a break from the closer role, via IL stint or otherwise. 

We can disagree. Dude is washed.

[Sports Guy]

He got 2 outs and then the command wasn’t great. Credit to the Nats though, they didn’t swing at multiple close pitches that other players may swing at.

Im not even remotely worried about Kimbrel.  He has done this the last few years.  He has a rough stretch that blow things up but he’s otherwise very good.

 

[Moose Milligan]

Either he’s hurt or he’s at the end of his line. In either case, I hope he’s not on our mound for a long time. 

[Tbone83]

Agree needs to go on IL and figure out what is wrong.

[maybenxtyr]

I understand that there's 13 million on the line, but he's either injured or close to the end of his run as a closer. He's going to get a lot of chances, but it's ugly right now.

[emmett16]

Is it safe to say Kimbrel hasn’t been pretty without being chastised yet?  Or are we still clinging to an ultra SSS of success early in season when he was effectively wild in the zone.  

[Three Run Homer]

He should not pitch anywhere near the 9th inning until further notice.  It's not like he's been facing great teams.  Tonight could be our third loss in less than two weeks due to Kimbrel.  

Hyde should have taken him out after the home run.  Failing that he should have taken him out after the first walk.  Suarez should have been ready to come in regardless--Abrams has reverse platoon splits.  

[Sports Guy]

12 minutes ago, emmett16 said:

Is it safe to say Kimbrel hasn’t been pretty without being chastised yet?  Or are we still clinging to an ultra SSS of success early in season when he was effectively wild in the zone.  

Or are you being over the top because of an ultra SSS, where a back injury occurred and he was thrown off his rhythm?

[Sports Guy]

Just now, Three Run Homer said:

He should not pitch anywhere near the 9th inning until further notice.  It's not like he's been facing great teams.  Tonight could be our third loss in less than two weeks due to Kimbrel.  

Hyde should have taken him out after the home run.  Failing that he should have taken him out after the first walk.  Suarez should have been ready to come in regardless--Abrams has reverse platoon splits.  

It was 3-1 when Kimbrel was taken out, right?  Akin only needed to get one out before 2 runs scored, correct?

[Spy Fox]

1 minute ago, Sports Guy said:

It was 3-1 when Kimbrel was taken out, right?  Akin only needed to get one out before 2 runs scored, correct?

It was 3-2 with runners on first and second. Kimbrel got two outs and then went HR-BB-BB to the 8/9/1 guys. 

[lazyjc22]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

It was 3-1 when Kimbrel was taken out, right?  Akin only needed to get one out before 2 runs scored, correct?

No, it was 3-2.  He allowed a solo homer.

[ShoelesJoe]

Move him to the middle innings 5th-7th relief role until further notice. Move everybody else back a notch. Closer by committee until and unless somebody steps up and becomes unhittable. This idea that a team HAS to have that one guy come in for the save every time is just nuts. If you've got 2016 Zack Britton or 2023 Mountain in the pen then sure pencil them in to that spot. But if not then the job goes to whoever can get the outs.  

[emmett16]

6 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Or are you being over the top because of an ultra SSS, where a back injury occurred and he was thrown off his rhythm?

I don’t think saying his pitching “hasn’t been pretty” is over the top.  Seems pretty spot on.  I’d actually up it a bit and say his performance has been down right ugly.