If Parnell does a decent job b/t now and the ASB, you’d have to think Collins would stick with him over Francisco, who’s been one of the worst closers (at least those who’ve actually held onto their job) in baseball. Francisco had a couple of very nice seasons n Texas, but he’s been supplanted several times over the course of his career and to go along with spotty control (4.34 bb per nine), opponents have been teeing off of him so far in 2012 (25.6 LB rate, career worst). Parnell is simply the better pitcher.
Cook, Parnell, Marmol. Cook has the job locked down unless he starts sucking, which is all that Marmol has done. Marmol also is playing on a team that finds it hard to win. Parnell has a lot to prove as a closer, and I’m not convinced Francisco won’t get the job back unless parnell really takes off and does well.
DonChrysler says:
June 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Man, Tim Collins can do it all, including managing the Mets.
Eyebrows says:
June 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm
5×5 H2H redraft league: I just picked up Rizzo but Belt is available as well. Would you prefer Belt to Rizzo for the rest of the season?
Parker says:
June 25, 2012 at 1:40 pm
I picked up Belt last week…..talk about perfect timing! Also picked up R.A. Dickey right before his scoreless string……I’m getting lucky this year!
Brian says:
June 25, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Can you guys rank these closers for the rest of the season? Ryan Cook, Carlos Marmol, and Parnell.
James says:
June 25, 2012 at 5:00 pm
If Parnell does a decent job b/t now and the ASB, you’d have to think Collins would stick with him over Francisco, who’s been one of the worst closers (at least those who’ve actually held onto their job) in baseball. Francisco had a couple of very nice seasons n Texas, but he’s been supplanted several times over the course of his career and to go along with spotty control (4.34 bb per nine), opponents have been teeing off of him so far in 2012 (25.6 LB rate, career worst). Parnell is simply the better pitcher.
baldacci says:
June 25, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Cook, Parnell, Marmol. Cook has the job locked down unless he starts sucking, which is all that Marmol has done. Marmol also is playing on a team that finds it hard to win. Parnell has a lot to prove as a closer, and I’m not convinced Francisco won’t get the job back unless parnell really takes off and does well.
NBH says:
June 25, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Huff is expected back, from Rotoworld (6/25):
“Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Aubrey Huff (knee) is close to returning.”
For what it’s worth, the Rotoworld writer opined:
“He’ll need a short rehab assignment first but will probably be back in early July. Huff will be used as a bat off the bench upon his return.”
don says:
June 27, 2012 at 8:22 pm
so can terry collins