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  1. 1. Game 3 SP or Elite Closer?


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13 minutes ago, LGOrioles said:

Suarez has below average stuff, below average K and BB rates, and average chase and whiff rates. I think it would be tough to see him as a high leverage arm unless the stuff ticks up in relief, which it didn’t earlier this season. I think he’s better suited as the long relief option. 

Below average stuff, you think? 

SSS, but he looked pretty good in relief this season so far. 

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We don’t need an elite closer.  We need multiple high leverage relievers.

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I’m not sure closer is the right way to frame it. Because Kimbrel is actually better than Cano or Perez. What we need is a reliable power arm with strikeout stuff who can slot somewhere towards the ba

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I think our recent 5 game losing streak gave us a unique perspective that we haven't really had since Adley made his debut in 2022...  How valuable is a closer if they don't have a lead to protect?  W

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Bullpen supplement for me. 

If the bullpen is very strong, I feel ok about Kremer/Irvin getting playoff starts knowing that they're likely be pulled after ~5. If we get a better #3 but don't improve the bullpen, I'm still pretty nervous about those bullpen innings.

What I expect is that Elias brings in a starter candidate and 1-2 relievers, but that none of them are particularly splashy adds. 

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9 minutes ago, Flash- bd said:

Below average stuff, you think? 

SSS, but he looked pretty good in relief this season so far. 

Stuff+ has him well below average. I think he’s fine overall and could be successful as a reliever or long man but I wouldn’t classify him as a potential high leverage arm. 

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2 hours ago, Bemorewins said:

It’s not like we don’t have plenty of good room for “setup” guys. Right now Baker is our best guy in the pen besides Kimbrel.

Outside of a couple bad outings Akin has been pretty good. Baker made some adjustments, from what I've heard, let's see if it's sustainable. 

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21 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

We don’t need an elite closer.  We need multiple high leverage relievers.

Yeah … I don’t think we need an elite closer either. Plus I’m not sure I understand the game 3 starter. Is that a 3rd starter skill set or a good starter that you are slotting 3rd behind Burnes and Grayson. 

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