2009 Relief Pitching

by drabidea on Jan 29, 2009 11:07 AM EST

This post is in reply to a previous post on relief pitching. We are trying to determine the leverage index for the relief pitching. We know that the Papelbon will be the closer. We also know that we have alot of great relief pitching that could all be potential setup men. Tito will have his time to pick and choose when and where to use each pitcher.

We need your help to determine the how Tito will use the pitchers most effectively.

Poll

Which pitcher do you think Tito will will use in important games the LEAST. In other words which pitcher does Tito have the least amount of trust in?

Ramon Ramirez

4 votes

HIdeki Okajima

1 votes

Justin Masterson

1 votes

Takashi Saito

10 votes

Manny Delcarmen

19 votes

35 votes | Poll has closed

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this poll is a bit premature and more appropriate at the end of spring training how can he even determine what he will get from Ramirez or Saito yet?

by Medford5 on Jan 29, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions

He'll use MDC less

It’s simple: He didn’t trust MDC when he had no options, why should he now with a loaded pen?

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jan 29, 2009 11:20 AM EST reply actions

MDC logged a lot of innings and has pretty good lefty/righty splits

MDC led the Sox in appearances and IP out of the pen. Ramirez is a righty specialist, and Masterson struggled v. lefties last year. Saito is coming off an injury. Tito tends to spot Oki.

I agree with RedSoxMedford. This thread is premature.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jan 29, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

MDC wasn't used in big innings, mostly

He was a 6th inning guy most of the season, I thought that was the question.

The thread is premature indeed.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jan 29, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

Sometimes the 6th or 7th inning is the crucial inning

That’s why saves are a stupid stat.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jan 29, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

Holds are arguably equally important.

by Schulz on Jan 29, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, sure

I meant unimportant innings, like blowouts or safe wins. MDC has more potential than that, but that was basically his role last season, as far as I can remember.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jan 29, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

I suspect Saito, because of the large concerns around his health, rather than faith in his ability, which is considerable.

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by britsoxfan on Jan 29, 2009 2:10 PM EST reply actions

Craig Hansen

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by nuthinboutnuthin on Jan 29, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions

Hahaha... no.

MDC, because he can be dominant or suck horribly any time out. And he gives no warning as which he plans to do.

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by bdalebs on Jan 29, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions