Now You're Just Guessing

So Tristan Cockroft is a fantasy baseball writer for ESPN. He posted an article looking at each MLB team's closer options for next year. In it, he lists each team's projected closer, as well as a "sleeper" that could conceivably close in the case of an injury/trade.

Obviously Hanrahan will be the Pirates' closer next year, so that's not exactly news. And I know this is a fantasy article that doesn't really mean anything, but Cockroft lists as the Pirates' "sleeper" . . . Ryan Beckman? Who is 21 and split time between WV and Bradenton this year? Seriously, that's just lazy.

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Ironically, Beckman last night blew the save in the deciding game of Bradenton’s playoff series.

You're entitled to your own opinions. You're not entitled to your own facts.

by WTM on Sep 9, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

I'll go out on a limb

and say that Beckman is never going to be an MLB closer, let alone in 2012.

by epoc on Sep 9, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

He did have a good season, but I have no idea what this guy is talking about. It would be interesting if there were actually some explanation for it.

by Charlie Wilmoth on Sep 9, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Just off the top of my head

These are some guys I think would be more likely to serve as the teams closer next year if, God forbid, something were to happen to Hanrahan:

Evan Meek
Jose Veras
Chris Resop
Tony Watson
Danny Moskos
Bryan Morris
Daniel McCutchen
Ross Ohlendorf
Brad Lincoln
Justin Wilson
Jason Grilli
Jared Hughes
Duke Welker
Diego Moreno
and probably handful of trade options/waiver wire pickups. But if we are struck with a rash of injuries to the top 20 or so relievers in our organization? You’d better watch out for Ryan Beckman!!!

by KentuckyPirate on Sep 9, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

i think we should take Veras and Ohlendorf off of the list. dont think they will be in Pitt next year.

by white angus on Sep 9, 2011 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Neither will Ryan Beckman

by KentuckyPirate on Sep 9, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Why no Veras? NH finally found a tall, wild, fireballer who is somewhat effective. That would be akin to Anne Hathaway finally accepting my date offer and then I tell her I’m going to stay home and play video games instead.

by Mr. E on Sep 9, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions