Izzy taken outta the closers role - for now
Randy Flores
2008: 1/3
Career: 4/11
Ryan Franklin:
2008: 1/3
Career: 2/14
Braden Looper:
2008: 0/0
Career: 103/139
- No way that'll happen -
Russ Springer:
2008: 0/0
Career: 8/29
Ron Villone:
2008: 0/0
Career: 6/25
Kyle McClelan:
2008: 1/1
Career: 1/1
Chris Perez (AAA):
2008 SV: 8
Minor League: 35
Jason Motte (AAA):
2008 SV: 0
Minor League: 11
Honestly there aint many choices.. but cant afford to keep blowing games left and right.. his comments last night sounds like he's really sad about constantly letting this team down in games and that he's pitching like a second grader and he may be having a meeting with Tony, Dunc, and Mo today to see about changing closers..
I personally go with McClellan.. Chris Perez I'm not sure is ready but he's gonna have to been by next year anyways IMO.. I could see it being Russ Springer or Ryan Franklin in all honesty though.. veterans Tony would go to.. Ron Villone maybe on occasion.. I dont really know so I guess we'll see if something comes out of a meeting today..
Am I wrong to think Isringhausen could do fine as the 8th inning guy like Brad Lidge and Brian Fuentes have done before? Either way or pitch him when you want just not in save situations..
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