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CBeisbol · 10-18-2020, 05:28 PM

John Wetteland. Wetteland was supposed to be another great starter. That didn't work out. It almost didn't work out that he'd have a career in LA. He managed 37 innings from 1989 to 1991. Then just got a spot in the bullpen last year. He responded throwing fire. Ten K's per 9 and an 80 FIP- and our scouts think he has more in him than that.

Rod Beck. Earned himself a bullpen spot in spring training last year and showed he deserved it with a 44 FIP in 64 innings. Not the same pure stuff as Wetteland, but impeccible control (1.7 walks per 9).

Jim Gott. Underrated veteran who put up 2.3 WAR combined in 1991 and 1992 for St. Louis. Above average stuff, control and movement. A very good pitcher we got on a great deal.

Tom Bolton. A mediocre starter turned reliever. He struggled with Texas last year 101 FIP- before going on the DL and missing most of the season. We acquired him mostly to clear a roster spot by putting him on the 60-day DL. We'll give him a chance to earn a bullpen role.

Tony Fossas. Another left-handed releiver we grabbed on the cheap last season. His fantastic slider especially serves him vs left-handed hitters. He had a solid 1991 in Atlanta (77 FIP-) but was struggling last year (112 FIP-) when we acquired him. He pitched better for us (93 FIP-) and he's got a chance to make the bullpen this year.

Mike Munoz. A home-grown left-hander in the mix for a bullpen role. He struggled in his debut last year (20 innings, 64 ERA+, 148 FIP-) but a 70 FIP- over the last 2 AAA seasons are more indicative of his abilities, we feel.

Mike Christopher. Solid AAA performer. Might pitch some innings in the majors this year.

Darren Holmes. 13 major league innings with a 69 FIP-. That certainly overestimates his abilities. Just as his 94 FIP- in 160 AAA innings underestimates it.

Jose Melendez. Melendez has been on the cusp of the majors the last few seasons. But has failed to run with his opportunites with 36 innings of 137 FIP- performance.

Jim Poole. The last lefty under serious consideration for a spot. Poole had 36 innings with a 1.98 ERA with the Dodgers in 1991. However, his 115 FIP- reflect the struggles he had throwing strikes (5.7 BB/9).

The others, Pyc, Springer and Williams are very much longshots to make the Dodgers.

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CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	Spring training relief pitchers John Wetteland. Wetteland was supposed to be another great starter. That didn't work out. It almost didn't work out that he'd have a career in LA. He managed 37 innings from 1989 to 1991. Then just got a spot in the bullpen last year. He responded throwing fire. Ten K's per 9 and an 80 FIP- and our scouts think he has more in him than that. Rod Beck. Earned himself a bullpen spot in spring training last year and showed he deserved it with a 44 FIP in 64 innings. Not the same pure stuff as Wetteland, but impeccible control (1.7 walks per 9). Jim Gott. Underrated veteran who put up 2.3 WAR combined in 1991 and 1992 for St. Louis. Above average stuff, control and movement. A very good pitcher we got on a great deal. Tom Bolton. A mediocre starter turned reliever. He struggled with Texas last year 101 FIP- before going on the DL and missing most of the season. We acquired him mostly to clear a roster spot by putting him on the 60-day DL. We'll give him a chance to earn a bullpen role. Tony Fossas. Another left-handed releiver we grabbed on the cheap last season. His fantastic slider especially serves him vs left-handed hitters. He had a solid 1991 in Atlanta (77 FIP-) but was struggling last year (112 FIP-) when we acquired him. He pitched better for us (93 FIP-) and he's got a chance to make the bullpen this year. Mike Munoz. A home-grown left-hander in the mix for a bullpen role. He struggled in his debut last year (20 innings, 64 ERA+, 148 FIP-) but a 70 FIP- over the last 2 AAA seasons are more indicative of his abilities, we feel. Mike Christopher. Solid AAA performer. Might pitch some innings in the majors this year. Darren Holmes. 13 major league innings with a 69 FIP-. That certainly overestimates his abilities. Just as his 94 FIP- in 160 AAA innings underestimates it. Jose Melendez. Melendez has been on the cusp of the majors the last few seasons. But has failed to run with his opportunites with 36 innings of 137 FIP- performance. Jim Poole. The last lefty under serious consideration for a spot. Poole had 36 innings with a 1.98 ERA with the Dodgers in 1991. However, his 115 FIP- reflect the struggles he had throwing strikes (5.7 BB/9). The others, Pyc, Springer and Williams are very much longshots to make the Dodgers. Attached Images