mi26 23 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Thoughts on Ian Kennedy? Worth a pickup? Link to post Share on other sites
dicka24 417 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 If you need a closer sure. He just got picked up this morning in one of my leagues. I'm not sure how many saves he gets, but he's been solid as a reliever unlike some of the other low end guys with crappy peripherals. I do think he's a candidate to be traded, bad contract and all. KC would love to jettison as much of that money as possible and I could see a team buying in at a steep discount if he continues to do well out of the pen. Link to post Share on other sites
dicka24 417 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 20 hours ago, Biig_Pressure21 said: In which order would you rank these 3 RP's (Workman, C. Martin, Swarzak) to have the best chance in getting saves or becoming the closer. There all available in my league and debating which one to pick up. Workman has the best shot at a job due everyone blowing saves on the sox so far. Martin has a non zero chance at saves since they refuse to reinstall Leclerc into the role, and Kelley leaves a lot to be desired as a closer. Swarzak I don't think will be save relevant at all. Link to post Share on other sites
MaeDay 8 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Do we think Brad Hand gets dealt to LAD? As a Hand owner do I try and deal him now, or cross my fingers and hope he’s stays put? Link to post Share on other sites
fletch44 1,520 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, mi26 said: Thoughts on Ian Kennedy? Worth a pickup? Opportunities may be lacking but he's clearly grabbed a hold of the job and I'd say he's better than 20% of the guys currently closing. So yeah, he's worth an add. Until he gets traded 😡 Edit: I think Kennedy's contract will make him tough to move so he could run with the gig all year. But if KC is willing to eat some of it he could get moved. Edited June 12, 2019 by fletch44 2 Link to post Share on other sites
motown magic 736 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 No idea about your leagues but in two of three I'm in the Saves cat was decided by 3 and 6 . Meaning every save counts even if the closers name isn't Chapman. Link to post Share on other sites
mlb2019 170 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 going to be an opportunity to get some new closers when they start trading them. also people will need to add some because 5+ closers could be traded. Link to post Share on other sites
ASHLANDARROWS1992 1,945 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, MaeDay said: Do we think Brad Hand gets dealt to LAD? As a Hand owner do I try and deal him now, or cross my fingers and hope he’s stays put? would like to see a link where you got this rumor from..have not seen anything personally on him to the dodgers Link to post Share on other sites
MaeDay 8 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 22 minutes ago, ASHLANDARROWS1992 said: would like to see a link where you got this rumor from..have not seen anything personally on him to the dodgers Sorry I’m new to posting in here so here a link from one of the sites I seen this news on. https://www.google.com/amp/s/dodgerblue.com/mlb-trade-rumors-dodgers-making-no-secret-interest-indians-closer-brad-hand-july-31-deadline/2019/06/11/amp/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 4,854 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, dicka24 said: Workman has the best shot at a job due everyone blowing saves on the sox so far. What about Hembree getting a shot? Workman’s walk rate is worrisome. Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 4,854 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, ASHLANDARROWS1992 said: would like to see a link where you got this rumor from..have not seen anything personally on him to the dodgers The rumor was in the link I posted yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
MaeDay 8 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Flyman75 said: The rumor was in the link I posted yesterday. Think it’s time to try and take offers for him? I mean going to LAD probably won’t get any save chances unless Kenley gets hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 4,854 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, MaeDay said: Think it’s time to try and take offers for him? I mean going to LAD probably won’t get any save chances unless Kenley gets hurt. That’s probably more of a Bench Coach question, where you list your roster, league parameters, where you rank in saves, if your league is bloodthirsty for saves, etc. There are too many things we don’t know that would allow us to make a more educated suggestion. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TopChuckie 166 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Regarding Hand's replacement after his trade to LA; I doubt they promote a guy right from AAA to Closer, but take a look at James Karinchak's K/9, ERA, and FIP numbers: Link to post Share on other sites
B&F 879 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Even though Hand to LAD makes sense I doubt it will happen. It will cost a boatload and I doubt they would want to pay it. There will probably other options available. Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,249 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I mean, won't the Indians still give it a go to make the playoffs? Or nah. Link to post Share on other sites
MaeDay 8 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I sure hope they start winning and make a case to be buyers at the deadline instead of sellers. Link to post Share on other sites
fletch44 1,520 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 I think Clippard will get first crack if Hand is traded. Cause' vet. Link to post Share on other sites
Magoo 1,511 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Setback for Strickland for those awaiting his return. May be two more weeks or so at least. Looks like Bass (is) could be a short term add. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ToO_BaD 2,190 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 7 hours ago, dicka24 said: Workman has the best shot at a job due everyone blowing saves on the sox so far. Martin has a non zero chance at saves since they refuse to reinstall Leclerc into the role, and Kelley leaves a lot to be desired as a closer. Swarzak I don't think will be save relevant at all. That could be because Leclerc continues to give up runs in lower leverage situations. Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy8102 246 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Has anyone heard anything about Alvarado’s return? Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialFNK 1,477 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Biagini next in line? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,295 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, johnnyboy8102 said: Has anyone heard anything about Alvarado’s return? Yeah it has been well over a week now. Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, B&F said: Even though Hand to LAD makes sense I doubt it will happen. It will cost a boatload and I doubt they would want to pay it. There will probably other options available. If you're the Dodgers you pay the price for him or a Smith and be done with it. Their bullpen is their only weakness and they aren't winning a world series with the one they currently have. Link to post Share on other sites
96mnc 6,747 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, SpecialFNK said: Biagini next in line? What happened to giles? Link to post Share on other sites
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