April 6, 201610 yr There's definitely times where Robertson isn't sharp. When his knuckle curve isn't working, he's very hittable.
April 6, 201610 yr No surprise. Nate certainly isn't going to take many opportunities unless Robertson completely collapses, what with David being the highest paid closer in baseball.
April 6, 201610 yr Author QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 05:40 AM) No surprise. Nate certainly isn't going to take many opportunities unless Robertson completely collapses, what with David being the highest paid closer in baseball. Papelbon
April 6, 201610 yr If Jones is purportedly The guy who can get the big strike out and get out of jams, then the seventh or the eighth is the right place for him. The back up closer just needs to be in the pitcher most likely to not give up a run starting off with a clean inning. I'm not sure that's Jones. We don't even know if Jones is going to be effective yet. He hasn't had that much pitching since his injury to tell Edited April 6, 201610 yr by GreenSox
April 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 05:40 AM) No surprise. Nate certainly isn't going to take many opportunities unless Robertson completely collapses, what with David being the highest paid closer in baseball. Higher than Kimbrel?
April 6, 201610 yr This isn't really news. Anytime Robertson has pitched 3 days in a row, he isn't going to be available, and Jones is the obvious choice for the 9th inning on those occasions.
April 6, 201610 yr Nice. I picked him up in fantasy last week anyway because I failed to draft any relievers. We count Saves/Holds as a single stat.
April 6, 201610 yr Sox should actually consider giving Matt Albers some higher leverage innings. Not closing, but I could see 8th inning possibly. He seems to have picked up from last year.
April 6, 201610 yr Nate has to get a heck of a lot sharper before he's considered for a closer role. He was terrible last night, hitting two batters and giving up a couple of runs in less than an inning.
April 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (Doc Edwards Shot @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 12:34 PM) Nate has to get a heck of a lot sharper before he's considered for a closer role. He was terrible last night, hitting two batters and giving up a couple of runs in less than an inning. It was one game... He pitched very well the night before.
April 6, 201610 yr It always seemed like his release point affects his command but he's usually good. I always thought he had a weird release
April 6, 201610 yr QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Apr 6, 2016 -> 02:47 PM) It always seemed like his release point affects his command but he's usually good. I always thought he had a weird release He throws like a javelin thrower. But then again, I am guessing that odd release point is part of what makes him hard to hit.
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