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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
Hmm - guess I wasn't listening to the 9th that closely. Didn't realize the 3 runs were scored there.
Still, I don't think the bullpen is as bad as everyone makes it out to be. They are 17th in the MLB in terms of ERA (9th in AL), so below average, but not exactly a dumpster fire. I am in the camp that reliever arms come and go pretty easily (remember Delebar anyone?) so there is no need to spend assets to try to get one more good reliever for a stretch run.
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They've blown 20 games this year. They are as bad as advertised, and a dumpster fire. They've been better lately, but the Jays are jacking up 8 runs a game and there is less pressure and these guys are still under performing. Recent wins and offence are doing a good job at covering warts on the pen.
Do you want to go into a 3 games series with Boston or Baltimore with our pen the way it is now? Not a chance in my opinion. I don't have faith they can close out a 3 run lead against a light hitting opponent, let alone guys like this which we will be facing on the regular going forward.