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ayaghmour2 · 05-15-2020, 01:13 PM

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Len Moore
Chick Meehan

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Claude Purvis

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Taylor Collins
Gus Cain
Ace McSherry
Dick Kadlec
Don Grossman
Ray Powell
Karl Clasby

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Mike Murphy
Elmer Wood
Pete Walker

The biggest decisions to be made with the bullpen depend on which starting pitchers I decide to move to the bullpen. There really are no guaranteed spots, but the guy with the best chance to make the team is Chick Meehan. Last season wasn't great, but my scout thinks he's pretty talented and OSA ranks him as the 3rd best pitcher in the league. This is a little misleading since not all teams label relievers (they use pitchers listed as SP in the bullpen), but Meehan is for sure the best pen arm we have.

Beyond that, there is a lot of uncertainty. After 8 saves and a 4.25 ERA (115 ERA+) last season, 35-year-old Len Moore seems to have a good shot of making the team as well, but with his advancing age and lack of upside I wouldn't hesitate to cut him before a less proven commodity who I wouldn't be able to keep otherwise. The only guy I really have to worry about losing is Rule-5 Pick Taylor Collins, but there are a few guys I would prefer to not pitch in AAA. Ace McSherry and Dick Kadlec are two names that come to mind. Both are starters who have experience as a stopper and can pitch multiple innings. McSherry also had a ton of success stopping in his rookie season, so he may be the favorite for that role.

A few young guys have the chance to break camp as well. Bill Kline, who was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason, is one of my scouts favorites and he thinks he could become a quality stopper. Throughout most of his minor league career he's started, but he's only pitched in one game in AAA and could probably use a little more seasoning. Same goes with Mike Murphy, although he's not currently on the 40 and has yet to pitch in AAA. Murphy is just 23, so unless something crazy happens, he's likely to start the season in the minors. A final name to watch is Claude Purvis. The 25-year-old made his big league debut last season after an impressive showing in AAA. He's a converted starter who has the endurance to pitch multiple innings as well.

05-15-2020, 01:13 PM	#117
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,130	Spring Training Review: The Bullpen Favorites Len Moore Chick Meehan Longshots Claude Purvis Rotation Options Taylor Collins Gus Cain Ace McSherry Dick Kadlec Don Grossman Ray Powell Karl Clasby Non-Roster Invitee Mike Murphy Elmer Wood Pete Walker The biggest decisions to be made with the bullpen depend on which starting pitchers I decide to move to the bullpen. There really are no guaranteed spots, but the guy with the best chance to make the team is Chick Meehan. Last season wasn't great, but my scout thinks he's pretty talented and OSA ranks him as the 3rd best pitcher in the league. This is a little misleading since not all teams label relievers (they use pitchers listed as SP in the bullpen), but Meehan is for sure the best pen arm we have. Beyond that, there is a lot of uncertainty. After 8 saves and a 4.25 ERA (115 ERA+) last season, 35-year-old Len Moore seems to have a good shot of making the team as well, but with his advancing age and lack of upside I wouldn't hesitate to cut him before a less proven commodity who I wouldn't be able to keep otherwise. The only guy I really have to worry about losing is Rule-5 Pick Taylor Collins, but there are a few guys I would prefer to not pitch in AAA. Ace McSherry and Dick Kadlec are two names that come to mind. Both are starters who have experience as a stopper and can pitch multiple innings. McSherry also had a ton of success stopping in his rookie season, so he may be the favorite for that role. A few young guys have the chance to break camp as well. Bill Kline, who was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason, is one of my scouts favorites and he thinks he could become a quality stopper. Throughout most of his minor league career he's started, but he's only pitched in one game in AAA and could probably use a little more seasoning. Same goes with Mike Murphy, although he's not currently on the 40 and has yet to pitch in AAA. Murphy is just 23, so unless something crazy happens, he's likely to start the season in the minors. A final name to watch is Claude Purvis. The 25-year-old made his big league debut last season after an impressive showing in AAA. He's a converted starter who has the endurance to pitch multiple innings as well.