I think he'll get about 20

Depends on his condition.

He should be able to perform well, but it's going to come down to how well he locates his pitches. If his fastball is down again, it's not the end of the world, as long as he can locate his other repertoire of pitches, including mainly his sinker and curve.

I think he will be better than last year

Probably around 22-30 saves.

All I know is this is going to be a good thread to look back on, cause either were all going to look like idiots and he is just going to be like last season, or he is going to back and have like 40. Should be interesting.

Excellent idea...

 

And so I'll make a prediction.

 

Koch has an issue. Something's wrong in that arm of his.

I was thinking more like something wrong in that head of his.

Excellent idea...

 

And so I'll make a prediction.

 

Koch has an issue. Something's wrong in that arm of his. 

What is this arm injury you speak of?

I was thinking more like something wrong in that head of his.

What is this arm injury you speak of?

OMG Cheat!! That picture is hysterical!!

See what I mean... he is a friggin nut. LoL Hopefully his arm is better this year though. I know they said his elbow wasn't right all last year.

Maybe he should pitch with those glasses on. Might freak people out enough to give him an edge.

I know they said his elbow wasn't right all last year.

Hmmm.. something wrong with his elbow....

 

Interesting...

They were saying all last year that nothing was wrong with his arm, and they couldn't figure out why he lost velocity. They changed his approach and nothing, but they said he was healthy.

Are we suppose to add his major league saves and his minor league saves or do you want them split out?

Since his fastball is only 90-91 MPH right now, i'm gonna say he'll lose his closer job.

Since his fastball is only 90-91 MPH right now, i'm gonna say he'll lose his closer job.

Something wrong with the elbow..??

Koch 1-2-3 in the 7th today against the D-Backs. 2 strikeouts, nice.

i voted for and hope he gets at least 21-30 saves

91? Is that confirmed? Man I was hoping for a big rebound.

 

I hate to say it but, could he have been "working out" extra special when he had the heater really going? i.e. before we got him?

91? Is that confirmed? Man I was hoping for a big rebound.

 

I hate to say it but, could he have been "working out" extra special when he had the heater really going? i.e. before we got him?

Yep. Didn't get over 91 today. Controlled though. But it is only ST...

he looked good today. however i dont think his velocity will ever return to where it was.

Do the saves he should get in Charlotte count? If not I'll say 0-10. :puke

6 saves for Billy.

Bullpen by committee.

GO SOX

Though we have Shingo and Marte, I feel Koch will rebound enough to keep this spot and save about 25 games or so.