Franklin v Kemp

missouridawg

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LaRussa has always been hesistant to make changes like this. Hopefully he's sick enough of seeing ****** pitching in the 9th to pull the plug on Franklin's era as closer.
 

bhansaa

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He throws hard and I like his stuff. But location with his fastball has always been a problem. Franklin is locked in through this year and LaRussa loves the veterans, so we'll most likely have to suffer through the rest of this year. You would think 4 blown saves in 4 save opportunities would be enough to give someone else a shot at closing.</p>
 

missouridawg

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Although, he did put himself in precarious positions both times.<div>
</div><div>I'm ready for a change though... I've had enough of him closing.</div>
 

Todd4State

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missouridawg said:
LaRussa has always been hesistant to make changes like this. Hopefully he's sick enough of seeing ****** pitching in the 9th to pull the plug on Franklin's era as closer.

Seems to prefer closers that are more control guys as opposed to flamethrowers. See Eckersley, Izzy, and now Franklin. All used to be starters as well. Personally, I prefer the flamethrowers. I want to see Motte.
 
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Seems to prefer closers that are more control guys as opposed to
flamethrowers. See Eckersley, Izzy, and now Franklin. All used to be
starters as well.

If the pattern holds true then we will see Bautista get a chance and I have read some rumors and rumblings that it might happen. I really would rather see Motte.
 

Todd4State

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DesotoCountyDawg said:
Seems to prefer closers that are more control guys as opposed to
flamethrowers. See Eckersley, Izzy, and now Franklin. All used to be
starters as well.

If the pattern holds true then we will see Bautista get a chance and I have read some rumors and rumblings that it might happen. I really would rather see Motte.

One of the two.
 
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