D-Backs finish sweep, but lose Qualls:
"If closer Chad Qualls is out for an extended period of time after injuring his left knee Sunday, who will the Diamondbacks choose to replace him? There are plenty of arms to consider, but the obvious choice is Juan Gutierrez."
The WHIP is a little too high for certainty, but there doesn't appear to be a better first choice as Gutierrez' Ks make him more attractive.
Showing posts with label Arizona Diamondback Closer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Diamondback Closer. Show all posts
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, April 07, 2008
New Closer in Arizona?
The Diamondbacks' closer, Brandon Lyon, blew his 2nd of three save opportunities last night. The game went into extra innings, and Chad Qualls closed out the victory. I figured Tony Pena would be next in line as the D'backs used Qualls/Pena/Lyons in two previous games.
However, I never overlook what a manager actually does versus what I think should happen. Qualls successfully converted the first non-Lyons save chance. That counts for something.
Add in that the GM Josh Byrnes dealt his closer from last year for Qualls, and you get an idea that the team has more invested in Qualls than in Pena.
However, I never overlook what a manager actually does versus what I think should happen. Qualls successfully converted the first non-Lyons save chance. That counts for something.
Add in that the GM Josh Byrnes dealt his closer from last year for Qualls, and you get an idea that the team has more invested in Qualls than in Pena.
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