tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post121888615354205427..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Should Darren O'Day Become The Orioles' Closer?Jon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-54953632260890941982015-12-14T08:45:21.756-05:002015-12-14T08:45:21.756-05:00This is a good point. (With this in mind, though, ...This is a good point. (With this in mind, though, I would expect to see the Astros try this strategy if they had a similar situation, since they seem to care very little about their players.)Ryan Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831177754232641404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-39074130360992269302015-12-13T10:50:20.418-05:002015-12-13T10:50:20.418-05:00On the one hand, it would have saved money by usin...On the one hand, it would have saved money by using Britton as a set-up man. Then again, using Britton as a closer was a desperate move.<br /><br />On the other hand, using Britton in such a role would cause his agent to file a grievance due to the demotion, significantly disgruntle the player, cause him to demand a trade and make other free agents less likely to come here. <br /><br />I think this is one of those things that looks great on paper and works less well in reality. Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-24692339654244901792015-12-13T04:07:52.388-05:002015-12-13T04:07:52.388-05:00Maybe the Rays last year?Maybe the Rays last year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-83385788117130693492015-12-11T13:55:07.160-05:002015-12-11T13:55:07.160-05:00To be fair, most clubs do not employ match-ups for...To be fair, most clubs do not employ match-ups for the 9th inning and usually opt for one guy to fill that role. I'm sure there are a couple of teams who may be flexible, but I can't recall off-hand. That doesn't mean it's the best way to do things, however.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-13977640273130095962015-12-11T13:43:54.188-05:002015-12-11T13:43:54.188-05:00Philly did get an incredible haul for Giles, so ye...Philly did get an incredible haul for Giles, so yeah, the Astros' aggression would have been nice for the Orioles to capitalize on. And the handedness idea is even more forward-thinking than this, but I've learned with Baltimore that we have to take baby steps. Ryan Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831177754232641404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-61637954372781444612015-12-11T12:08:42.306-05:002015-12-11T12:08:42.306-05:00Another option to consider is a platoon for the 8t...Another option to consider is a platoon for the 8th and 9th innings: If O'Day and Britton are flexible enough, they could be asked to pitch in either order depending on the handedness of the upcoming batters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-13490388856786268452015-12-11T09:49:00.246-05:002015-12-11T09:49:00.246-05:00too late now but should have flipped him to Housto...<br /><br />too late now but should have flipped him to Houston for Velasquez<br />nice controllable starter. Then made O'Day closer. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235310953345212666noreply@blogger.com