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Aroldis Chapman to stay in the bullpen in 2011?
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muskiesfan
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I'm okay with it. Honestly, I would turn him into a closer rather than a starter. With how hard he throws, his occasional control issues, and his throwing motion, I think making him a starter is asking for trouble. As a closer, I think he could dominate. Leave in the pen until Cordero is gone and then make him the closer.
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I'm seeing seeing a great card explosion like that of JOBA, but only difference is, Chapman is GOOD! 
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hoopster3977
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Yes, please explain this Walt.Jaypers said:
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Russ S.
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Doubtful.morgoth said:
The kids throws missiles and gets tons of love from ESPN and the rest of the media.
Everyone loves a 105 FB!
Think of mid Joba frenzy even worse.
$$$$$$
This is posturing by Cincinnati to strengthen their hand. Once the last of the FA pitchers signs their extra SP will be on the block.
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jbhofmann said:
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Russ S. said:
Yeah when Joel Zumaya was first making a splash, his cards held some pretty strong value for a setup man. Big power fastballs like that are money.
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morgoth said:
Yes because what prospectors are paying and hoping for is what teams should base decisions on.
Cordero is not the answer. Chapman can be a solid closer for years to come. As a lifelong Reds fan, it would be nice to be able to relax in the 9th.
It would not surprise me if Chapman doesn't make a start this year or next.
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I hope he does.
He is destined to be a star closer.....especially with how hard he throws. Do you guys [honestly] think that he would be just as effective over 6-7 innings than he is pitching 1-2 (full out) inning?? If he was on my team I would love for him to close out games, the 9th inning is just as important as the first several...
He is destined to be a star closer.....especially with how hard he throws. Do you guys [honestly] think that he would be just as effective over 6-7 innings than he is pitching 1-2 (full out) inning
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Elite starters are harder to find than elite closers. He has the tools to be an elite starter, you have to at least let him fail at it before forcing him into the closer role.
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LLWesMan said:
My thoughts are is he will not be as effective as a starter based on the fact that he won't be throwing 105mph every inning because he will have to conserve energy if he wants to go 100+ pitches. Whereas when he relieves he can go as hard as he wants because he is only going <30 pitches. I just don't see him being an "elite" starter (rather an above average starter) but I can see him as an "elite" closer.
Although you make a very good point, won't know until it happens. Maybe I should reserve judgement until then...
