Current bullpen.

On paper not bad, but some injury questions to some.

CL- Viz.
SU- O'Day, Minter.

Other options: Fried, Venters, Sobotka, Freeman, Biddle, Carle, Winkler.

It's deeper than last year to start the season but we could still use another top arm to balance it out provided the money isnt stoooopid.

I'd have Sobotka spend a bit more time in AAA to work on bringing down that walk rate.

Where is Venters?

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Originally Posted by bravesfanforlife88

Where is Venters?

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I had him and Sobotka up top but didnt put in Venters, he's there now. Speaking of Venters, he's ARB4 next year.

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Originally Posted by nsacpi

I'd have Sobotka spend a bit more time in AAA to work on bringing down that walk rate.

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Me too. I'd really work on Sobotka over the next calender year because I really like his upside as a high end 8th inning type of guy. He's probably my favorite arm outside of the Minter/Viz group, but I'd be patient with him.

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Originally Posted by Heyward

I had him and Sobotka up top but didnt put in Venters, he's there now. Speaking of Venters, he's ARB4 next year.

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Didn't we sign him for this season for $2.25m? Or are you talking about 2020?

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Originally Posted by bravesfanforlife88

Didn't we sign him for this season for $2.25m? Or are you talking about 2020?

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2020 he's ARB4, obviously signed him now.

I am not happy with the state of the pen. We need it to be a a strength and we need it to be cheap. Vizcaino/Minter/Venters are good relievers but all very injury prone. I can only assume we plan to break some prospects in with the bullpen. That can be so hit and miss. Really hate to have to trade for a quality reliever at the trade deadline.

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Originally Posted by nsacpi

I'd have Sobotka spend a bit more time in AAA to work on bringing down that walk rate.

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After seeing Sobotka hold the port down at the end of last year, I think barring a disastrous spring training he's going to be on the opening day roster. His upside is too good. I think having him as a middle reliever/alternative set up man would benefit him more than starting the year in AAA. If he's wild out the gate you can always send him down, but he's going to learn much more pitching to major league batters with his repertoire than throwing past guys in AAA.

Plus, with Hernandez gone I'm just going to assume everyone else's walk-rate will come down naturally.

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Originally Posted by cajunrevenge

I am not happy with the state of the pen. We need it to be a a strength and we need it to be cheap. Vizcaino/Minter/Venters are good relievers but all very injury prone. I can only assume we plan to break some prospects in with the bullpen. That can be so hit and miss. Really hate to have to trade for a quality reliever at the trade deadline.

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Yeah to this point we haven't done anything but bring the band back together. Waved goodbye to Brach and hello to O'Day. A decent pen but I agree with you that another piece or two would be nice. Hopefully Thoppy can deliver