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closer question

PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:48 pm
by hotcorner4444
If I set a reliever to close against right handers, what determines if or when he actually will?

Re: closer question

PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:26 pm
by lanier64
Good question. I'm going to try lefty/righty closers for the first time with my latest team. I am also curious. :?

Re: closer question

PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 4:33 pm
by hotcorner4444
The reason I ask is that I gave Tom Henke that role, and he as logged ZERO innings so far. Admittedly it's a 170 M league and I have other good relievers, but I want him in that specific role. Such a setup hasn't worked well in other leagues either, though.

Re: closer question

PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:31 pm
by Salty
If you want to use him as your main guy and you also have one main guy vs. lefties might try setting closer to Maximize-
the problem I think you will encounter is that hes likely to pitch just one inning most of the time.

Re: closer question

PostPosted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:35 pm
by hotcorner4444
Thanks, Salty...I'll have another look at that.may have switched off the maximize that i usually use.
I need to get him some work...his agent keeps leaving messages about this being the last year of his contract and needing innings to look good as a free agent.