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Seems like Ack is settling in as the Closer

Posted on 3/17/24 at 7:42 am
Posted by tomcatrav
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2009
441 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 7:42 am
Role seems to fit him well. Moment doesn’t seem too big for him. Multiple pitches and enough velo to keep people honest.

Guidry got it done last year but with scouting report out on him now, he needs to have a second pitch to be effective. Hopefully he continues to develop that.

I’m assuming/hoping Kade turns into the long relief/spot start option that Ack was last year.

Let’s win today !
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
32120 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 7:49 am to
I’d rather Ack at middle relief .He has the ability give you 4-5 quality innings if needed.
Posted by Paddyshack
Land of the Free
Member since Sep 2015
8433 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 8:10 am to
It seems like Guidry or Ack will be used in that role, depending on the situation. Sometimes in tandem. Pretty clear Jay sees those two guys as our most reliable “shutdown” arms out of the pen.
This post was edited on 3/17/24 at 8:11 am
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
77714 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 8:14 am to
I dont think johnson views him or anyone as a “closer”. He has options that are stoppers. Guys who he will bring in, in what he views at a pivotal moment in the game. I think its a group that includes Ack, Guidry, Loer, and maybe Little.
Whether it works or not, i agree with this approach
This post was edited on 3/17/24 at 8:15 am
Posted by Eatem up
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2017
540 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:30 am to
Ulloa will be in the mix.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278760 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:31 am to
Guidry is better at the end of games, vs coming in during the middle innings.
Posted by Hester Carries
Member since Sep 2012
22489 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 10:56 am to
I doubt we ever have “a closer” this season
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
4242 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 12:13 pm to
People seem to be in a hurry to label players something or the other. Jay doesn’t seem to care, lol. He does things however he wants.
Posted by TheChosenOne
Member since Dec 2005
18532 posts
Posted on 3/17/24 at 12:26 pm to
Jay said a couple weeks ago that he isn’t really aiming to have a closer. He wants to use his best high leverage guys wherever necessary during the weekend. That could be the 9th inning or it could be 7th inning, up 1 with two outs and the bases loaded.
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