Diamondback Jay
Psalms 23:1
Reportedly, Brad Ziegler has been named the new closer (for the time being) of the Diamondbacks.
Think he'll fix the team's 9th inning woes?
Think he'll fix the team's 9th inning woes?
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Fix? Of course not... Better than Putz/Bell/Hernandez? Sure...
I liked his performance the other night
82CardsGrad
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Oh.... not sure how this will add up to more hits & runs from our pathetic bats though.
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Diamondback Jay
Psalms 23:1
One fix at a time I suppose my man...
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He might get 10 save opportunities the rest of the way.
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Especially with the lack-of-commitment quotes from the Manager, let alone non-save situations.
"For right now", "he's kind of the guy", "But it could change", "It's possible Ziegler could be in that situation", "But at the same time ... seventh or eighth inning he may be the guy".
i believe that decision should be delegated to the Pitching coach rather than being made ("kind of ... but it could change") by a former outfielder.
Here is the full article.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/dia...ona-diamondbacks-brad-ziegler-closer-now.html
The lack of consistency from the Manager had good short term results with Bob Brenley (World Series championship) and Bob Melvin (Manager of the Year). But they both didn't last too long. It just doesn't work in the long run to not let players (position players, starters or relievers) settle into their roles.
When is the D'backs front office going to realize that as long as the mentality is the same (even if the faces are different), you are not going to build consistency if the players come to the park not knowing their roles day after day?
It's BBADD. BaseBallAttentionDeficitDisorder.
P.S.: I just noticed. A Closer who can't C his role just leaves a loser.
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