Closer Alternatives

by hotspur on Jun 27, 2005 12:43 AM EDT

Braden Looper. I don't think he's doing THAT bad, but I groan when he's brought in. He's blown 3 saves in 18 opportunities and lets too many guys on base.

I was looking around for good relief pitchers who aren't closers. I figure that although there might be a reason they aren't closers, they also might be easier to acquire. (All of these guys might be impossible to trade for, but some of them have expiring contracts.) What other prospects or possibilities are there for the Mets, or are we stuck with BL for 1.5 more years?

Cliff Politte
He did not do well as a closer two years ago, but is having a very good year. His contract expires at the end of this year.

Rudy Seanez
Gaudy SO numbers this year. Good against lefties and righties. Contract expires at the end of this year. Kinda old at 36.

Ryan Madson
The Phils don't know whether he's a starter or a setup man yet.

Jesse Crain

Matt Wise

Poll

Who will be the Mets' closer for 2nd Half 2005?

Braden Looper

14 votes

Roberto Hernandez

2 votes

"Mister" Dae-Sung Koo

0 votes

Anna Benson (the distraction factor)

3 votes

Danny Graves

0 votes

Juan Padilla

2 votes

The Lucky Fan sitting in Seat ...!

3 votes

24 votes | Poll has closed

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Closer Alternatives

Of those guys, I think Wise, Politte, and Seanez are not really any better than Looper, especially when you consider track records, and I think Crain and Madson are staying where they are. Their teams are still in the hunt, and shouldn't have any problem paying those guys.

by Alex Nelson on Jun 27, 2005 2:20 AM EDT reply actions