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03-14-2013, 09:49 AM #1
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Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Just my opinion, but I hope the Reds let Chapman remain the closer. I just have a feeling things could go sideways pretty quickly if they make him a starter. I don't think his arm can take it. He had to take time off last year due to arm fatigue and that was as a closer. I know starters get 4 days of rest between starts, but don't starters generally move to the bull pen later in their career when their arms begin to tire (ala John Smoltz)?
Anybody agree? Disagree? I just want to go on record as saying there is no way I can see him having the kind of success as a starter as he did last year as a closer. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!
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03-14-2013, 01:44 PM #2
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
I tend to agree with you...he is an excellent closer. If it ain't broke, don't fix
it.
Dave Miedema
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03-14-2013, 08:13 PM #3
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Closer......or an injury!
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03-14-2013, 08:36 PM #4
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Closer. He wont be the same pitcher. Most lose velocity going to the rotation, so they can go more innings.
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03-15-2013, 04:49 PM #5
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Closer. Starter=Tommy John Surgery
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03-16-2013, 02:35 PM #6
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Keep him as a closer.I could also see Tommy John in his future if switched to starter.Just look at what happened to Feliz of the Rangers when he got switched from closer to starter.
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03-16-2013, 05:28 PM #7
Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
Closer....A guy that throws that hard you have to limit his pitches/innings as it will certainly lead to injuries down the road.
Thought I would share a rookie Chapman photo matched Nike glove I have in my collection. Go Reds in 2013!!
Thanks,
Bobby
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03-21-2013, 11:05 AM #8
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Re: Aroldis Chapman - starter or closer?
I see they are keeping him in the bullpen. Good call!