I wasn’t aware that it was Ozzie though. I was kind of thinking that it was a douchey thing to do, but if he was provoked by that jackass, then I have no issues with it.

I think he is closer to losing the closing job than to finding his stuff. I think closers and saves are the most ridiculously contrived position/stat in baseball. However within the premise that we aren’t going to go with some new reliever philosophy I think that you can leave him out there because it is kind of a waste to trade for a reliever. Unless you find some sucker team to trade for him as a “closer”.

At this point I feel more comfortable with Eddie, Frankie, Littleton, Rupe, Wright, and Mendoza on the mound than Wilson and that is not how you should feel about the key cog in the bullpen

was a farce, and Wilson’s performance encapsulated the rank incompetence of the pitching from both teams. Those who argue he pitches well in tenser situations are basically saying he’s “clutch”, bullshit. Clutch would have been going out and shutting down the White Sox in 10 pitches and getting your team off the field and into the clubhouse sooner.

The most important factor for the team to contend is not pitching, it’s health. The rotation has zero chance of succeeding if they can’t stay healthy. This year has been just incredible on the injury front.

Theres no denying he has not been sharp in non-save situations. Hes not been sharp in some save situations either. But in the end if the game is on the line and we are up by a run he seems to be able to close the door. The two strikeouts looking yesterday were great. should we have been in that position needing that after having a 4 run lead going into the 9th…no not at all. But you know what we still got the W. Hes only blown 2 save opportunities all year. Even the great KRod has blown more. Not saying hes better than KRod but in tight games when we need the outs he seems to get them.

Per Lebreton’s article:

Chris Davis’ debut has been wildly encouraging, but it would behoove the organization to allow him to join the U.S. Olympic baseball team for the next six weeks.

Davis would benefit, and it would free a lineup spot for Blalock or Catalanotto. The rookie could rejoin the team in September.

I wasn’t aware Davis was a possibility for the Olympics. When would he go and how long would he be away from the team?

Derek

I remember the early days of Mitch Williams. He was exactly like CJ in wild drama. Eventually Mitch settled down and improved. I see the concern too, but, let’s be patient with pitchers. Worst case, someone else will emerge.

that the Rangers traded Neftali Feliz for Franklin Morales and Joulys Chacin. Maybe it was a nightmare, actually.

he is closer material.

Seems to me CJ is so worried about the image of a closer that it might be hurting his performance.

Here are my reasons:
1.He seems to be looking to strike every hitter out, with the nibbling that he falls behind and gets put in a bad spot.
2.He is throwing harder than we have seen him…again trying to show he has closer stuff and can strike people out, but its hurting his control.
3.He keeps walking to the back of the mound between pitches, instead of getting into any type of rythm.
4.jawing with Guillen…thats what he wanted. To get CJ off his game.

You do not have to be the tough cool guy to be a closer. Rivera, Wettland. Hoffman. I wish CJ would get that through his head and pitch like he did when he was in the set-up role.

are basically up to Millwood and Padilla.

“I don’t really worry about my ERA too much,” Wilson said. “I just worry if I get my saves, because that’s the only thing I can control.”

I am the only one concerned by this comment. CJ, your job is to get hitters out regardless of the situation.

next column will analyze the wetness of water.

. . .

Maybe.

scares the living shit out of me.

And yes that is why this team can’t compete for a playoff spot this year. Help is on the way though, and it would be nice to make a real solid addition or two in the off season to speed up the process to seriously contend next year.