Comments on: Year In Review: The Bullpen

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By: WFC010

WFC010 — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:49:35 +0000

I NEVER said that I was throwing Lidge off a bridge, but 2009 was not the first season that he was struggling in his career. He has had good,bad, and in between years in the past, so it’s hard to say which Lidge we will see in 2010. And because of that, we NEED backup options! I am by no means saying we need to dump Lidge, just that we need some backup options to take some pressure off him. Park could potentially be a great backup option, if he will accept a bullpen spot with us…and right now it looks like he’ll be going elsewhere sadly.

By: George

George — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:05:47 +0000

The Phils made the post season because their offense was not “slightly above average,” but WAY above average. I think there were only two teams in the majors that scored more runs, and those not by much. I also question an average rating for the bullpen. They weren’t a great group, but still got the job done more times than not. They should at least get a “6″ in spite of Lidge’s blown saves and an ERA slightly on the high side. (A lot of that high ERA was because of Lidge.)

By: shag beta sigma delta

shag beta sigma delta — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:35:05 +0000

I am just wondering with an average bull pen, and for the most of the season and average ace starter, a well below average bench, and a slightly above average offense, but an above average defense. How did this team make it to game 6 of the 2009 World Series

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:41:16 +0000

I love how everyone is ready to throw Lidge off a bridge.

Look at his career. This year was MOST LIKELY just a fluke. You don’t go from being a dominant closer in 2008 (and in years past) to being the worst player in the MLB just like that.

He likely won’t be a Joe Nathan or a Mariano Rivera again but expect him to have a nice bounce back year and be respectable as he earns his 2ND RING of his career ;).

By: Bob in Bucks

Bob in Bucks — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:11:15 +0000

WFC010 –

Park is not interested in being a hero. It is very important to him, his family and his country(Korea) to be on TV there. They will show his games if they know he is starting but they can’t show every game on the chance he will pitch. Having been in Japan in 2008 I can testify that they show MLB games live IF there is a Japanese player on the team.

Park and Eyre did well for us in 09. However, if they don’t want to pitch there is not much we can do. Note that none of the bullpen have been signed by any other team (including Meyers).

By: WFC010

WFC010 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:48:23 +0000

Honestly, I really feel we need Chan Ho Park and Scott Eyre back, considering those two were almost the only ones holding the bullpen together last year. As for Park wanting to be a ‘hero’ how about they give him a shot as the closer?

He just has to release that hero’s come in many different forms, and not all of them are starters. For instance, look at just how damn important Lidge was in 2008, and how much he hurt us in 2009. We NEED a strong bullpen to succeed, and Park should realize that’s where he’s the best.

By: Denny Dennehey

Denny Dennehey — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:33:49 +0000

Perhaps it’s time to show some confidence in Escalona, Kendricks and Bastardo. Bastardo is an excellent name for a reliever. “That guy is a real bastardo to get a hit off of !!!”