Lou on XM

[Soul]

I've thought Wood should be the closer for 2 years now. But nobody around here wanted to entertain the idea.

 

 

I don't think 25 pitches every other night is going to shred his arm the way 120 pitches every start did.

[David]

I've thought Wood should be the closer for 2 years now. But nobody around here wanted to entertain the idea.

 

 

That's because now there's no choice. If Wood's arm were healthy enough to start, I'd still rather he do that. Since there's no choice at this point, I hope he can contribute to the team as a closer and eventually work his way back into the rotation when/if his arm regains the endurance/strength to do it.

 

A good pitcher is far more valuable to a team as a starter than as a closer. 180-200 IP > 75-85IP

[cheapseats]

Don't look at his stats. look into his eyes.

 

I'm afraid he'd seduce me the way he did Hendry.

 

:oops:

[Soul]

I've thought Wood should be the closer for 2 years now. But nobody around here wanted to entertain the idea.

 

 

That's because now there's no choice. If Wood's arm were healthy enough to start, I'd still rather he do that. Since there's no choice at this point, I hope he can contribute to the team as a closer and eventually work his way back into the rotation when/if his arm regains the endurance/strength to do it.

 

A good pitcher is far more valuable to a team as a starter than as a closer. 180-200 IP > 75-85IP

 

True, but a good pitcher is also far more valuable when he pitches than when he sits on the DL.