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Post by rimmy on Apr 8, 2013 11:07:09 GMT -5
OK so I forgoed closers till really late in my 20 team league and picked Marmol in the 12th round. I knew what I was in for but was hoping it wouldn't be till May until he possibly lost his job. That said, he has lost the closing gig and so was wondering should I drop him outright seeing he alone has killed alot of the good my SP's like Harvey,CLee,WRodgriguez and PMaholm have done? Or do I hold on to him and maybe he figures things out in middle relief and if Fujikawa who hasn't exactly been all too good either and if he keeps imploding maybe Marmol gets the gig back?
Or as I've read maybe Marmol gets dealt which is what I hear Cubs wanted to do in the first place? Any advice you can give would be most appreciated as this Marmol owner is a bit vexed as to what to do.
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Post by Jonathan Stulberg on Apr 8, 2013 11:53:57 GMT -5
I think it's far too soon to drop Marmol to the waiver wire. As you said, you knew what you were getting into when you drafted him so you simply have to take the ratio hit for now but I'd keep him squarely on my bench until we get some resolution.
It's not like Fujikawa is the next Mariano Rivera so there's a chance Marmol gets another shot to close. Let's face it, he has severely limited trade value as a wild set-up man than he would as a potential fireballing closer. MLB general managers and coaches are usually awed by certain skill-sets and the ability to throw really hard is one of them. There is without question a team out there that thinks if they got their hands on Marmol, they could tweak his mechanics and right the ship. Because of that, you have to hold out hope that Marmol gets a shot somewhere and you at least get 10 saves out of him. Besides, I can't imagine there's much of anything on the waiver wire that you'd want.
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Post by LA on Apr 8, 2013 12:19:11 GMT -5
Doubt anyone will trade for him but I would not drop him either.
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Post by rimmy on Apr 8, 2013 12:38:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice Jon and LA as I think we are on the same wave length. I'll hold onto him, likely keep him on the bench and hopefully in some less pressureized situations, Marmol can start getting some confidence back and pitch way he's capable of.
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Post by dcorreale on Apr 8, 2013 13:00:10 GMT -5
I think he is pretty close to droppable, depends on who else is on your bench and if you need roster space. He walked 7 batters per 9 last year; the Cubs tried desparately to trade him and it was clear noone wanted him. The only possible value he has is Fujikawa collapses, and the Cubs try to increase his value again by giving him the gig, but all that has done is push his value even lower. Not a good pitcher
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Post by rimmy on Apr 9, 2013 12:20:17 GMT -5
So true, he is not a good pitcher. First time I've ever owned him in any league I've been in over past 12 years. I always avoided him like the plague and now that I own him, I can see why I was so paranoid. Darn Matt Harvey had to be available when I was about to take Brandon League otherwise I wouldn't be in this position  . Seriously, the guy all by his lonesome can pulverize your teams ERA and WHIP for weeks at a time. Not too many like him that can do that. I can't drop him though just yet but it sure is tempting. |
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Post by peteybee on Apr 9, 2013 13:16:10 GMT -5
When you watch Marmol warm up, or in the pen, you think you are watching Gagne circa 2003, but then a hitter steps in and its a different story. dude has been nothing but a good reason to take zantac.
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. Seriously, the guy all by his lonesome can pulverize your teams ERA and WHIP for weeks at a time. Not too many like him that can do that. I can't drop him though just yet but it sure is tempting.