Cardinal fans. Who is going to be your closer?

AKA Coastal · Mar 29, 2009

Chris Perez or Jason Motte? Motte has been amazing this spring ,but Perez looked to be your closer going into spring. Who do want it to be and who do you think it will be? Cardinal's seem to be keeping it a secret. Not sure why.

PS: Who says closers don't get love. Motte Gold Refractor $30+ with 4 days left.. Time to dig through your '05 BC commons boxes.

Codasco07 · Mar 29, 2009

At this point, I both want and think it will be Motte. He's got the arm for it and the secondary stuff is developing. Perez has too many control issues. Even though TLR and the front office won't officially name a closer, if Motte gets a couple saves and his confidence continues to grow (I think it's pretty high right now), it may be his job for the next couple of years. As long as one of them develops into a closer I'm fine with that. I don't think Motte's gold has any business going for 30 though.

AKA Coastal · Mar 29, 2009

Codasco07 said:
At this point, I both want and think it will be Motte. He's got the arm for it and the secondary stuff is developing. Perez has too many control issues. Even though TLR and the front office won't officially name a closer, if Motte gets a couple saves and his confidence continues to grow (I think it's pretty high right now), it may be his job for the next couple of years. As long as one of them develops into a closer I'm fine with that. I don't think Motte's gold has any business going for 30 though.

His blue's have been ending over $10. Doesn't seem like it a fluke. He looked good at the end of last season when the Cardinal's called him up. 11IP 1ER 16K.

MacK · Mar 29, 2009

Motte

Perez might not even make the team out of Spring, although he looked pretty good today.

AKA Coastal · Mar 29, 2009

Skorris (CCBC) said:
Motte

Perez might not even make the team out of Spring, although he looked pretty good today.

Motte is a great story. Catcher turned pitcher. Dave Duncan is a huge fan of him.

Codasco07 · Mar 29, 2009

AKA Coastal said:
Codasco07 said:

At this point, I both want and think it will be Motte. He's got the arm for it and the secondary stuff is developing. Perez has too many control issues. Even though TLR and the front office won't officially name a closer, if Motte gets a couple saves and his confidence continues to grow (I think it's pretty high right now), it may be his job for the next couple of years. As long as one of them develops into a closer I'm fine with that. I don't think Motte's gold has any business going for 30 though.

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His blue's have been ending over $10. Doesn't seem like it a fluke. He looked good at the end of last season when the Cardinal's called him up. 11IP 1ER 16K.

I'm not saying it's a fluke, I'm saying it's overpriced.

Super Mario · Mar 30, 2009

Motte.

Until he struggles a few times then LaRussa will place a veteren there. Probably Franklin.

lordsepic · Mar 30, 2009

All signs point to Motte... Duncan seems like he is giving him the chance to lose the spot

Halonut · Mar 30, 2009

AKA Coastal said:
[quote="Skorris (CCBC)":1jqb408n]Motte

Perez might not even make the team out of Spring, although he looked pretty good today.

Motte is a great story. Catcher turned pitcher. Dave Duncan is a huge fan of him.[/quote:1jqb408n]

the angels have had a few of those types as well; percival (C), arredondo (SS)

Craig - 21hawk · Mar 30, 2009

I hope it's Motte. Totally spaced on a fantasy draft and the auto pick grabbed me 7 starting pitchers and only one closer. Luckily I was able to snag Motte off waivers.

Craig

Adamsince1981 · Mar 30, 2009

If it isn't Motte....TLR is an idiot.

AKA Coastal · Mar 30, 2009

He throws gas. I had never seen him pitch. Just heard about him. Jayson Stark talked about him during his live chat today on ESPN.

Motte debut video. 98mph in this video. Read he hit 100mph during spring training.

stlalways94 · Mar 30, 2009

Wow, I knew that Motte Green Ref and Motte Gold Ref were good pickups for $5 each!

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

AKA Coastal · Mar 30, 2009

stlalways94 said:
Wow, I knew that Motte Green Ref and Motte Gold Ref were good pickups for $5 each! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Where did you get them at those prices? Local show?

The green's look real nice. I wish Topps/Bowman would bring them back. I think they would be real popular.

stlalways94 · Mar 30, 2009

AKA Coastal said:
stlalways94 said:

Wow, I knew that Motte Green Ref and Motte Gold Ref were good pickups for $5 each! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Where did you get them at those prices? Local show?

The green's look real nice. I wish Topps/Bowman would bring them back. I think they would be real popular.

Sportlots in December.

I am listing them right now.

AKA Coastal · Mar 30, 2009

Cardinals optioned RHP Chris Perez to Triple-A Memphis.
The Cardinals had eight relievers for seven spots, and Perez's absence to rest a sore shoulder really cost him. This means that Brad Thompson will be on the squad as a middle reliever. Since both Thompson and Zach McClellan are fallbacks for the rotation, Perez could be the first pitcher recalled no matter whether it's a starter or reliever who goes down.
Related: Brad Thompson

AKA Coastal · Mar 30, 2009

Just posted on rotoworld.com. Straight from the horse's mouth. Great sleeper for Fantasy baseball.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa confirmed Monday that Jason Motte would see save chances.
"We are going to use whoever is available but I would believe that Motte is going to get a chance to close games," La Russa said.
Ryan Franklin and Josh Kinney could also receive save chances with Chris Perez out of the mix for now.

Codasco07 · Mar 30, 2009

AKA Coastal said:
Cardinals optioned RHP Chris Perez to Triple-A Memphis.
The Cardinals had eight relievers for seven spots, and Perez's absence to rest a sore shoulder really cost him. This means that Brad Thompson will be on the squad as a middle reliever. Since both Thompson and Zach McClellan are fallbacks for the rotation, Perez could be the first pitcher recalled no matter whether it's a starter or reliever who goes down.
Related: Brad Thompson

LOL.

BTW Coastal, any insight as to what the new pit IPOs will be?

AKA Coastal · Mar 30, 2009

Codasco07 said:
AKA Coastal said:

Cardinals optioned RHP Chris Perez to Triple-A Memphis.
The Cardinals had eight relievers for seven spots, and Perez's absence to rest a sore shoulder really cost him. This means that Brad Thompson will be on the squad as a middle reliever. Since both Thompson and Zach McClellan are fallbacks for the rotation, Perez could be the first pitcher recalled no matter whether it's a starter or reliever who goes down.
Related: Brad Thompson

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LOL.

BTW Coastal, any insight as to what the new pit IPOs will be?

Yes, there will be 100 of them instead of 50 (including S.Strasburg, R.Porcello, Lars Anderson, Buster Posey). Lots of autographs ,but also some base cards of "elite" prospects that have autographs already on thepit (more volume). A little bit of everything.

MacK · Mar 30, 2009

AKA Coastal said:
Cardinals optioned RHP Chris Perez to Triple-A Memphis.
The Cardinals had eight relievers for seven spots, and Perez's absence to rest a sore shoulder really cost him. This means that Brad Thompson will be on the squad as a middle reliever. Since both Thompson and Zach McClellan are fallbacks for the rotation, Perez could be the first pitcher recalled no matter whether it's a starter or reliever who goes down.
Related: Brad Thompson

Zach McClellan? Seriously.

It's Kyle.

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