Comments on: Note: Putz is Working on his Delivery

By: JohnPacellasCap

JohnPacellasCap — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:44:57 +0000

I agree. He seems to be avoiding throwing the splitter and is loading up on the fastball, which he may then be trying to overthrow and not being consistent in the strike zone. If there’s an injury, Parnell seems to be a good bridge until Putz gets healthy but let’s get him healthy. Trading him now is crazy.

We need the depth in the bullpen. What’s killed us in the past, besides talent, is that the bullpen has been overworked and had nothing left for the stretch run. We need as many solid arms as possible. Come on back Billy.

By: zer09

zer09 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:03:06 +0000

If/when Wagner comes back, Putz would already be the 3rd best closer. Problem is, there’s only one guy closing.

By: Blue_n_Orange

Blue_n_Orange — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:53:25 +0000

I have no doubt that Putz can still be a huge part of this bullpen, but I’d be lying if I said I’ve been super-confident when he enters a game in the 8th recently. My main concern is that the bone spur is what necessitated the need to address his delivery and not a purely mechanical inconsistency.

By: Stem Ad

Stem Ad — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:44:56 +0000

Honestly, I think we need to get Putz pitching to a much higher level. Sorry to say, but I do not see a solid pitcher aquired in trade, maybe someone to just fill Ollies spot if he doesn’t get better or if Livan fails miserably in the next few months. We would then need some strong bullpen because with our staff, we will have some short outtings and to have Parnell, Putz and K-rod all at their best makes for a short 6 inning game on the mound.

By: dap260

dap260 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:23:20 +0000

I think he should consider changing his name to J. J. Nutz if he thinks that NY fans are going to hear this lame adrenaline excuse and have the smallest bit of sympathy for him.

He is on a team where he is currently the second best closer, hence he does not close. If he does not get himself straightened out and Wags comes back strong he may well find himself the third best closer on the team.

At that point what will he do….. he will have to start downing adrenaline smoothies if he gets asked to pitch the seventh….

By: starz31

starz31 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:22:14 +0000

It is a complex issue though in regards to Putz. I agree with your points about winning. We just wont know until after this season how he really feels about the 8th inning role. He could love the role now, and may be hurt, or may be just in a slump…we have no idea.
Money as an argument can be used. He gets paid the same in 2009 as a closer or a set-up man, that doesnt matter. But for 2010, he may have been able to get more if he had been closing in 2009. so who knows…we all really dont know.

By: fixedbin15

fixedbin15 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:22:13 +0000

I think Putz is hurt and being a guy who always wants the ball he isn’t complaining. It’s great that he’s trying to fix himself – we’ll see if that works. He comes off as a professional – I like that and hope we can keep him around for a while.

By: shinjosplints17

shinjosplints17 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:15:53 +0000

I HAD A DREAM…Putz,F-Mart and Murph for Victor Martinez and Mark Derosa not sure if was a good dream or bad dream

By: starz31

starz31 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:15:45 +0000

If he is pitching well come the deadline, is say KEEP him. The whole wet dream of the two closers was to create a very good bullpen down the stretch. Trading Putz would ruin the whole idea.

By: zer09

zer09 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:14:54 +0000

You blow up this bullpen and all of a sudden you’re back to 2007. You don’t fix what isn’t broke. Moving any of those guys without a viable replacement is foolish, imo.