Kimbrel

[Dalas21000]

Any chance Kimbrel could be converted to a starting pitcher?

[Bellhorn04]

None

[Jack Flap]

Wtf?

[Spudboy]

I'd be happy just to see him do his job as a closer.

[Nick]

We can tell him he's closing inning one, inning two, so forth until his arm falls off. He may not notice he's pitched every inning. Nah, he's probably smarter than that.

[mvp 78]

He hasn't started a game since High School.

[southpaw777]

Huh? Seriously?

No man.

[Nick]

do i really need to add dws?

[Slasher9]

0.00055%

[SoxnCycles]

There's a better chance of me converting to veganism.

[a700hitter]

There's a better chance of me converting to veganism.

What about vegetarian?

[iortiz]

When is he going to be ready?

[Dalas21000]

My bad...Yeah i think he needs to be replaced as a closer..That was dispicable last night...Barnes looked ok last night!!!

[Dalas21000]

I think Porcello would have gotten it done a lot quicker last night but I respect them taking him out w his pitch count

[SoxnCycles]

I think Porcello would have gotten it done a lot quicker last night but I respect them taking him out w his pitch count

 

Porcello was at 110 pitches last night. No way he was going back out there.

But, I agree, it would've been much easier to watch if he had.

[mvp 78]

Porcello was at 110 pitches last night. No way he was going back out there.

But, I agree, it would've been much easier to watch if he had.

 

Would he have put one in Chase's earhole that inning?

[moonslav59]

1) I'm not going to judge Kimbrel based on a small sample size or his adjustment period upon returning from his injury.

2) I think he still projects to be one of the best closers in MLB over the next 2.3 years.

3) I still think it was stupid to trade top prospects for any closer, let alone one making near FA money.

 

I'm not gloating. I'm not saying I was right based on Kimbrel's performance. I'm just saying the closer position is too fickle. The innings are very important, but it's still only 45-65 IP a season.

 

You don't trade top prospects for a player making FA money- period. Then, if you do, it better be a SP'er or stud everyday player--not a closer!

 

I hope he turns it around, because I don't trust Ziegler, Taz or anyone else long term.

[SoxnCycles]

1) I'm not going to judge Kimbrel based on a small sample size or his adjustment period upon returning from his injury.

2) I think he still projects to be one of the best closers in MLB over the next 2.3 years.

3) I still think it was stupid to trade top prospects for any closer, let alone one making near FA money.

 

I'm not gloating. I'm not saying I was right based on Kimbrel's performance. I'm just saying the closer position is too fickle. The innings are very important, but it's still only 45-65 IP a season.

 

You don't trade top prospects for a player making FA money- period. Then, if you do, it better be a SP'er or stud everyday player--not a closer!

 

I hope he turns it around, because I don't trust Ziegler, Taz or anyone else long term.

 

Agree.

[Maxbialystock]

Any chance Kimbrel could be converted to a starting pitcher?

 

Super idea, but I was wondering whether he could be converted into a thirdbaseman or firstbaseman. I mean, the bullpen is already full up with great arms. Isn't it already rated the 2d best bullpen in MLB? Surely we can put Kimbrel to better use than closer, which could be handled by at least 3 or 4 other guys we have. Meanwhile, Shaw isn't hitting the lefties too well, and HanRam could be our next DH.

[sk7326]

Any chance Kimbrel could be converted to a starting pitcher?

 

I suspect the Braves would have done it gratefully if there was. Reliever are just very very volatile species - it's what makes any large-ish trade for them mildly cringeworthy.

[Bellhorn04]

Price and Kimbrel are doing their best to prove that some guys don't fare as well under the bright lights...

[mvp 78]

Price and Kimbrel are doing their best to prove that some guys don't fare as well under the bright lights...

 

Like Josh Beckett and John Lackey.

[Slasher9]

Like Josh Beckett and John Lackey.

 

didnt beckett win a WS MVP prior to coming to Boston? (rhetorical...i know he did)

i think WS lights are pretty bright...

[Maxbialystock]

Like Josh Beckett and John Lackey.

 

Actually, Beckett had one great year in Boston, 2007, when we won the WS and he was like 2d in the Cy Young voting. Lackey also had a very good year in 2013, after Tommy John, when the Sox again won the WS and Lackey shut out the Tigers in I think game 3 of the ALCS--against Verlander.

 

I do agree, however, that Boston is a tough fan base.

[Bellhorn04]

Like Josh Beckett and John Lackey.

 

Let's hope...

[Thunder]

Kimbrel's gonna be fine.

[mvp 78]

Let's hope...

 

You are the only one who understood my post. Thank you, as always.

[Maxbialystock]

You are the only one who understood my post. Thank you, as always.

 

I certainly missed it. No longer nimble.

[S5Dewey]

You are the only one who understood my post. Thank you, as always.

 

Not the only one. I'm learning the personalities here.

[User Name]

You are the only one who understood my post. Thank you, as always.

 

I wasn't here