Frieri replacement?

[tlance]

I can't imagine that Frieri keeps the closer job after his last few outings.

2 weeks ago, I had 5 closers on my team, but after trading 2 of them for some offense and losing both Wilhelmsen and Frieri (potentially), I am down to 1. I have a nice cushion in the save category, but that will evaporate quickly if a rival beats me to Frieri's replacement.

I have Dane De La Rosa, who I added speculatively last week. Anybody have any insight on this bullpen?

 

[Philabuster5]

I'd guess you're stashing the right guy.
But it's a guess.

 

[tlance]

I'd guess you're stashing the right guy.
But it's a guess.

Thanks.

Things are crazy tight with 5 teams in contention. Every point is going to be vital.

 

[Chef99]

I'd guess you're stashing the right guy.
But it's a guess.

Yeah, he looks like the guy to take. Suddenly, Scott Downs isn't looking so bad...

 

[TDs3nOut]

Always tough to find to saves off the scrap heap in the league I play in. Yesterday I added Danny Farquhar, who has saved a couple for the M's the past few days. I thought that might be a lucky get. Maybe he's available in your league.

 

[BigDDude]

Always tough to find to saves off the scrap heap in the league I play in. Yesterday I added Danny Farquhar, who has saved a couple for the M's the past few days. I thought that might be a lucky get. Maybe he's available in your league.

I also just grabbed him when Bobby Parnell went down. Lucky for me, Parnell is/was no world beater, so I don't lose all that much in the VORP department. (value over replacement player)

 

[Chef99]

If you're chasing saves, Farquhar and Josh Fields are worth a shot. Aardsma and LaTroy Hawkins are the guys for the Mets but neither really excites me.

 

[Microwahevo]

Yesterday I added Danny Farquhar, who has saved a couple for the M's the past
few days. I thought that might be a lucky get.

Was about to ask if you picked him up tlance.

I also just grabbed him when Bobby Parnell went down.

As did I. I however think parnell is a pretty solid closer. He can throw in the upper 90's if need be, he just doesn't get as many opportunities as the "top" closers b/c his team is shat.

 

[BigDDude]

Was about to ask if you picked him up tlance.

As did I. I however think parnell is a pretty solid closer. He can throw in the upper 90's if need be, he just doesn't get as many opportunities as the "top" closers b/c his team is shat.

Well, that might have been. However, I am staring to hear rumblings that his neck issue may cause him to shut it down for the year.

 

[Chef99]

From Rotoworld:

Astros optioned RHP Jose Cisnero to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Cisnero was discussed as a potential replacement at closer for Jose Veras, but he has really struggled recently, posting a 12.38 ERA over his last 10 appearances. Josh Fields is the favorite for save chances at this point.


Fields is probably a long shot, but so was Veras, and he turned out to be pretty handy...

 

[tlance]

From Rotoworld:

Astros optioned RHP Jose Cisnero to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Cisnero was discussed as a potential replacement at closer for Jose Veras, but he has really struggled recently, posting a 12.38 ERA over his last 10 appearances. Josh Fields is the favorite for save chances at this point.


Fields is probably a long shot, but so was Veras, and he turned out to be pretty handy...

Thanks guys.

Lord Farquhar is owned, as is Fields.

Hawkins is the only guy available, so I might grab him, but that would mean dropping either Frieri or De La Rosa.

I am 3rd out of 13 teams in saves and up by 18 on 4th place, and he has 3 mediocre closers (1 s Gregg who still might be traded). I never had a chance to catch the top 2. Worst case, I lose 2 points, probably 1 and possibly 0. Fields and Frieri would cost me more than that in ERA and WHIP.

 

[BigDDude]

Thanks guys.

Lord Farquhar is owned, as is Fields.

Hawkins is the only guy available, so I might grab him, but that would mean dropping either Frieri or De La Rosa.

I am 3rd out of 13 teams in saves and up by 18 on 4th place, and he has 3 mediocre closers (1 s Gregg who still might be traded). I never had a chance to catch the top 2. Worst case, I lose 2 points, probably 1 and possibly 0. Fields and Frieri would cost me more than that in ERA and WHIP.

Lord Farquhar is owned

Guess who just got another save?

 

[TDs3nOut]

Lord Farquhar is owned

Guess who just got another save?

It's like early Christmas, right? LOL

 

[Chef99]

It's like early Christmas, right? LOL

So far so good.

 

[Chef99]

And of course Fields gets blown up by the Sox...

 

[tlance]

And of course Fields gets blown up by the Sox...

I would not touch that guy personally.

As for Fargusvoeriuvhar, when he got his first save, I was looking at him, but I quickly dismissed him because of his unsightly ratios. Had I looked closer and seen how well he has done lately, I would have been all over him. Oh well.

 

[Chef99]

I would not touch that guy personally.

As for Fargusvoeriuvhar, when he got his first save, I was looking at him, but I quickly dismissed him because of his unsightly ratios. Had I looked closer and seen how well he has done lately, I would have been all over him. Oh well.

Dropped Fields, picked up De Le Rosa just to see if lightning strikes. What's his deal, anyway? I really know nothing about him. From what i've read, it's between him and another guy (Coleman?) if Frieri takes a fall.

 

[tlance]

Dropped Fields, picked up De Le Rosa just to see if lightning strikes. What's his deal, anyway? I really know nothing about him. From what i've read, it's between him and another guy (Coleman?) if Frieri takes a fall.

He is nothing special. 95 MPH heater, doesn't walk a ton. His ratios are average with about a K per inning.

He isn't great, but he won't singlehandedly crush your ERA/WHIP either.