Comments on: Ideal 2010 Mariners Bullpen http://sodomojo.com/2009/09/14/ideal-2010-mariners-bullpen/ A Seattle Mariners Blog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:40:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Harrison http://sodomojo.com/2009/09/14/ideal-2010-mariners-bullpen/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Harrison Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:27:22 +0000 http://sodomojo.com/?p=693#comment-182 you wanted more comments ... wow ... great here they are! you wanted more comments … wow … great here they are!

]]> By: Jon @ Pro Ball NW http://sodomojo.com/2009/09/14/ideal-2010-mariners-bullpen/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Jon @ Pro Ball NW Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:58:38 +0000 http://sodomojo.com/?p=693#comment-175 Aardsma has flashed a good split at times this year, so he could really up his profile if he'd use it more. He's made it all year throwing high fastballs, but his 3.5 HR/FB% is ridiculous low and doesn't seem like it will stand up. I'm surprised he's made it through the whole season with a string of appearances that bump his ERA up a run or two. Based on what we were hearing around the trade deadline, Mark Lowe may have more trade value than David Aardsma. Saves will bump a guys value up a bit, but most teams are smarter than that now. They know Lowe has better stuff. I'd like to see Aardsma dealt (assuming there are decent offers out there) and have Lowe slot into the closer role. LOOGY candidates, if the team decides the no lefty experiment (for much of the season) of 2009 wasn't a success: Garrett Olson (I think he could do really well in that role), Justin Thomas, Nick Hill. I think they'll let Hill continue to develop as a starter, but my current feeling is that he'll be a reliever in the long run (due to delivery, not stuff). We'll see. Aardsma has flashed a good split at times this year, so he could really up his profile if he’d use it more. He’s made it all year throwing high fastballs, but his 3.5 HR/FB% is ridiculous low and doesn’t seem like it will stand up. I’m surprised he’s made it through the whole season with a string of appearances that bump his ERA up a run or two.

Based on what we were hearing around the trade deadline, Mark Lowe may have more trade value than David Aardsma. Saves will bump a guys value up a bit, but most teams are smarter than that now. They know Lowe has better stuff. I’d like to see Aardsma dealt (assuming there are decent offers out there) and have Lowe slot into the closer role.

LOOGY candidates, if the team decides the no lefty experiment (for much of the season) of 2009 wasn’t a success: Garrett Olson (I think he could do really well in that role), Justin Thomas, Nick Hill. I think they’ll let Hill continue to develop as a starter, but my current feeling is that he’ll be a reliever in the long run (due to delivery, not stuff). We’ll see.

]]> By: Griffin Cooper http://sodomojo.com/2009/09/14/ideal-2010-mariners-bullpen/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Griffin Cooper Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:55:51 +0000 http://sodomojo.com/?p=693#comment-173 I think when it comes to Aardsma terrifying us, we're all right there with you Megan. He's certainly not afraid to go after hitters, and because of that he's been able to manage his walks (for the most part), but you're right, he's going to have a much better chance at pitching well again in 2010 if he doesn't rely so heavily on his fastball, even though it's a good pitch. I think when it comes to Aardsma terrifying us, we’re all right there with you Megan. He’s certainly not afraid to go after hitters, and because of that he’s been able to manage his walks (for the most part), but you’re right, he’s going to have a much better chance at pitching well again in 2010 if he doesn’t rely so heavily on his fastball, even though it’s a good pitch.

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