Sixth man in the bullpen

by APV on Feb 16, 2012 1:31 PM EST

The Indians did not make any substantial changes to what was a successful 2011 bullpen group. Heading into spring training, the main cogs of that pen; Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano, Tony Sipp, Rafael Perez and Joe Smith, seem set to re-occupy their spots. That leaves two openings (spots that were filled primarily with Chad Durbin and Frank Herrmann) heading into spring training. Who would you like to see win those spots? This poll will be divided into two parts, the first asking who you would like in the 6th bullpen spot, the second asking who you would like to fill the final spot. Keep in mind, the Indians 40-man roster is currently full, and each NRI that makes the squad will need a roster spot. The Indians have one spot to play with once Carrasco goes on the 60-day DL, but any other spots would require moving someone off the roster.

Poll

Who would you like to earn the 6th bullpen spot in spring training?

Frank Herrmann

58 votes

Nick Hagadone

159 votes

Corey Kluber

3 votes

Dan Wheeler (NRI)

88 votes

Robinson Tejeda (NRI)

2 votes

Jeremy Accardo (NRI)

5 votes

Chris Ray (NRI)

6 votes

Chen Lee (NRI)

11 votes

Hector Ambriz (NRI)

3 votes

Other (please specify in comments)

1 votes

336 votes | Poll has closed

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The other NRI pitchers I did not specifically mention are: Austin Adams, Chris Seddon and Tyler Sturdevant. The “other” category could also include the loser of the starting rotation battle (i.e. Kevin Slowey, David Huff…).

by APV on Feb 16, 2012 1:33 PM EST reply actions

hagadone or wheeler

I like ex-Phillies prospects.

by Gradyforpresident on Feb 16, 2012 2:09 PM EST reply actions

went Hagadone

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by PortlandVinny on Feb 16, 2012 2:19 PM EST reply actions

We be Wheelin’. But I’d be fine with Haga, too.

by JulioBernazard on Feb 16, 2012 2:41 PM EST reply actions

Wheeler please. His WHIP the last 4 years – .99, .87, 1.08, 1.11. Those are darn near close to elite reliever numbers. I wouldn’t mind Hagadone as the 7th even though it gives us 3 LHRP.

Christopher Colombus got more tail in 1492 than you get in a lifetime.

by AmbienTribe8 on Feb 16, 2012 3:26 PM EST reply actions

Agree.

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 16, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions

Hagadone because I want to hear Simmons bitching when Masterson and Hagadone are having great years while the Red Sox are not winning and need a good starting pitcher and LH reliever.

by Cols714 on Feb 16, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions

The less I hear from Simmons, the better.

by JulioBernazard on Feb 16, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Dislike!

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Feb 16, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

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by JulioBernazard on Feb 16, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

“Good job by you Julio!”

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Feb 16, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

you must have stopped reading a long time ago; no mention of MTV reality shows.

You are reading my signature.

by rolub on Feb 16, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Guilty as charged.

by JulioBernazard on Feb 22, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions

Why? I think the BS Report is pretty good. Of course he’s not always right or even on the right path, but I think it’s an entertaining listen even when I disagree with him.

by Cols714 on Feb 16, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions

Everyone just loves to hate. I don’t get it. Haven’t missed a BS Report in about 3 years.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Feb 16, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions

There needs to be the ability to rec a post multiple times just for this.

by 7foot3 on Feb 16, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Hagadone. Could also mean Raffy gets traded.

by macasson on Feb 16, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions

Easy. Hagadone.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Feb 16, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions

Hagadone and Chen Lee. Need a roster spot for Lee? Dump Herrmann or Kluber.

by ken from alexandria on Feb 16, 2012 4:33 PM EST reply actions

Hagadone. Wheeler has out clause in his contract, so I wouldn’t rush him.

by westbrook on Feb 16, 2012 7:42 PM EST reply actions

has NO out

by westbrook on Feb 16, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

I’d be happy with Hagadone. He is ready and it is time to start getting some big league value out of him before he breaks down again.

by APV on Feb 16, 2012 10:22 PM EST reply actions

Need a “sad rec” button.

by Jay on Feb 16, 2012 10:45 PM EST up reply actions

Herrmann. This one-pitch pitcher will become a closer and help me win my fantasy league. And also, athletes from Harvard are all the rage currently.

by jayme on Feb 17, 2012 2:13 AM EST reply actions

Frank Herrmann will not become the Indians closer.

With or Without the H

by johnf34 on Feb 17, 2012 8:26 AM EST up reply actions

/sarc

Matt LaPorta is the bane of my existence.

by USSChoo on Feb 17, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions

He might when Perez is traded for Lincecum.

by callmrplow on Feb 17, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions

Much stranger things have happened.

by Jay on Feb 17, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

I’m mildly surprised that Robinson Tejada has not gotten any love in this poll. He was awful and injured last year, but was an above average pitcher from 2008-2010 (180 IP, 125 H, 3.65 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 9.4 K/9).

by APV on Feb 17, 2012 9:40 AM EST reply actions

A little surprised about Kluber, too. Kluber has average more than 9 K/9 over the past three seasons as a starter. Assuming he could benefit from a typical bit of a starter>reliever bump, I think he could be a valuable bullpen asset, particularly as a long man.

by APV on Feb 17, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions