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re: Time to find a closer
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:29 pm to Toadfrggy82
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:29 pm to Toadfrggy82
Pitching is much more situational now. You don’t need a true closer. It’s all about matchups and you may need your “closer” in the 5th inning to shut down a rally.
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Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:30 pm to bee Rye
quote:We have very different definitions of plus pitches.
because he showed command of 5 plus pitches.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:38 pm to notbilly
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It’s good that you know more than how Jay on how he will use his guys
Regardless, he was never going to be the closer.
He’s a rubber arm that can give you volume. And his best effect last year was clearly coming after lineups had seen power arms for a few ABs and then had to figure out his change-up.
I would about guarantee he won’t be in a single-inning closing role again this season, especially in a high-leverage or conference game
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:45 pm to burreauxxx
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I would about guarantee he won’t be in a single-inning closing role again this season, especially in a high-leverage or conference game
He had the 2nd most saves on a national championship team last year. You may very well be correct, but a guarantee at this point is retarded. He will def be in high leverage situations this year.
This post was edited on 2/14/26 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:46 pm to burreauxxx
quote:just shows you know nothing about Jay Johnson, if a certain team that struggles with certain pitches or a matchup in the certain part of a lineup, he’ll be back out there.
I would about guarantee he won’t be in a single-inning closing role again this season, especially in a high-leverage or conference game
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:52 pm to vidtiger23
quote:to correct my take to broski in the game thread I think he was forced to close out games because of the injuries we had to Sheerin and Guidry. I don’t think this year he’s going to be “THE” guy, I think he’ll be used in certain matchups depending where the lineup is during the 8-9 inning or if a team have proven to be terrible at off speeds. I think eventually someone like Rizy, Sheerin or Fontenot will take over that role because they are power arms. Guys like Cowan and Guidry look like perfect setup men. Going to be a fun ride no matter what, a lot of good arms on this team.
You had the 2nd most saves on a national championship team last year. You may very well be correct,
This post was edited on 2/14/26 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:55 pm to Toadfrggy82
Have you considered bomb disposal as a career?
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:55 pm to Toadfrggy82
Always one idiot gotta show thier face
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Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:55 pm to Toadfrggy82
Ugh!! Panic 30 hours into the season, the Rant is undefeated
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:56 pm to burreauxxx
Wrong again tool ag..
Posted on 2/14/26 at 4:58 pm to LSURussian
No Kidding man. It’s sounds like nobody even watched the game yesterday. His decision to spend the last two off-seasons. They’ve help him tighten up his pitches and added a cutter. You could see that yesterday in the command he had in his change up and slider which he’s never had confidence throwing in certain situations. Now that he is finally 100% healthy since his back injury in HS he could have a huge season.
Just getting back on the mound was a big step, but even watching him throw and seeing how much better he looked. I didn’t know he would look like that. But it doesn’t surprise me… he lives for those moments and loves the pressure. I’m happy for him.
Just getting back on the mound was a big step, but even watching him throw and seeing how much better he looked. I didn’t know he would look like that. But it doesn’t surprise me… he lives for those moments and loves the pressure. I’m happy for him.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 6:49 pm to Toadfrggy82
Are we starting conferences play this week 
Posted on 2/14/26 at 7:07 pm to Toadfrggy82
The closer threw last night. And he is coming off an arm injury so he won't throw back to back nights on game 2 of the season.
He struck out 5/6 batters he faced.
He struck out 5/6 batters he faced.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 7:09 pm to Toadfrggy82
We are doomed because we should win every game by at least 20 runs.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 8:13 pm to birddog14
Oh no, the season is over, dang
Posted on 2/14/26 at 8:45 pm to Toadfrggy82
Being a closer has nothing to do with how hard you can throw. Can you throw strikes with good location and get outs at the end of a game in pressure situations is all you need.
Posted on 2/14/26 at 8:51 pm to NWLATigerFan12
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The closer threw last night. And he is coming off an arm injury so he won't throw back to back nights on game 2 of the season. He struck out 5/6 batters he faced.
Guidry will be one of the guys in a “closer” role, he will also be a set up guy.
His injury was to his back not arm
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