gotime909 said:

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/m...francisco-rodriguez-detroit-tigers/101488648/

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Just saw the story on espn ...glad to hear this

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2017/05/tigers_new_closer.html#incart_river_index
Justin Wilson named new Tigers' closer, replacing Francisco Rodriguez.
Mlive

http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/229272202/tigers-justin-wilson-replaces-k-rod/
Wilson to replace K-Rod as Tigers' closer.
Tigers official site

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...gers-name-justin-wilson-new-closer/101489448/
Ausmus names Justin Wilson closer 'for time being'.
Detnews

This was 100% expected.

The only thing that I hate is now we have 2 stiffs that we can't count on in the bullpen.

Like it but also ask where does this put frank? The 8th inning guy to give up the runs in the 8th instead

“It’s not easy to tell a guy that’s been so good for so long that you’re taking him out of that role for the time being.” Ausmus. For a manager, it would be this easy.

http://www.westofwoodward.com/2017/05/anibal-sanchez-just-became-much-bigger.html
Anibal Sanchez just became a much bigger problem.
WWTB

kalinecountry said:

http://www.westofwoodward.com/2017/05/anibal-sanchez-just-became-much-bigger.html
Anibal Sanchez just became a much bigger problem.
WWTB

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At some point Tigers need to start him. Really a starter that does not go 6+ gets replace next outing. And that pitcher replaces the next 6- starter ect. ect. . That could put some fire in the starters to go 6+ inning per start, b/c the BP got to have some relief. Pitching 3 inning a game will add up.

so the tigers basically have two guys in the pen now they really don't want to use unless the game is lopsided. I don't see how that works out well. Screw it I say lets go closer by committee. Just treat the 9th like any other inning whomever is available with a short hook. Let's revolutionize the closer role Brad! It's just another inning, Greene, Sanchez, A and J Wilson, Frank, whomever whenever with the difference being you are not assured to start and finish the 9th, you let frank come in give up a lead off walk you pull his ass stat. same for anyone else etc.. Be a trend setter Brad, it's just another inning, games can be won and lost in any inning not just the 9th..

All this 6th inning guy, 7th inning guy 8th inning guy etc.. hogwash, throw it on the ground!