Thursday, August 7, 2008

Orioles 2009 Bullpen

The Orioles 2009 Bullpen should set up like this:
Closer: Chris Ray-It all depends on how well he comes back and if they move Jim Johnson to the rotation

Set Up(8th inning guy): George Sherril- He probably will stay with the team so look for him to be out of the closers role due to eratic performance

Set up(7th inning guy): Dennis Sarfate- If he ever gains command of his stuff watch out for him to go far

Middle Relievers:
Jamie Walker-A lefty that can usually get lefties out
Randor Bierd- Is young and did well last year in limited appearences

Long Relievers:
Brian Burres- Much better from the bullpen and already proved he should not be a starter

The Orioles bullpen will look very different due to the departure of Johnson and Albers to the Rotation. You could also see Radhames Liz and Daniel Cabrera make moves to the bullpen.There could be several more peoople added to this list because of the orioles having great depth.

Others That might join the Bullpen:
Danyz Baez- Don't forget about his 3 years 19milllion
Fernando Cabrera- Has less than six years experience and should be under Oriole controll
Greg Aquino-Under Six years experience
Lance Cormier- Might return with team
Rocky Cherry- Under organization control for a while
James Hoey- Fell of the radar a little bit when he got injured
Bob McCrory-Did not pitch well in the bigs last year could fight his way back though
Jon Leicester-Might not make it up with all of the competition
Roberto Nova- Longshot possibility
Kam Mickolio-Will add to the depth and competition the way he is pitching right now at Norfolk

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