2009 Bullpen

With the Starting lineup and the rotation out of the way it is time for my projected bullpen for this season.

Closer-George Sherril: Winner by default he is one of the few with experience as a closer and is not coming of an injury. He should have very fierce competition though so watch out for the possibility that he could lose the closers role.

8Th Inning Set Up Man-Chris Ray: It all depends on how well he comes back from being injured could contend for the closers role or could lose this spot to Jim Johnson

7Th Inning Set UP Man-Jim Johnson: Had a breakout year last year and should easily take this role as long as he performs like he is capable of.

Middle Relief-Jaime Walker: Should definitly be a part of the bullpen this year as long as he can get people out, which is something he struggle with last year.

Middle Relief-Dennis Sarfate: He did well in the bullpen last year but really struggled when he moved to the rotation should be a solid middle reliever

Long Man/Mop Up- Hayden Penn: He's out of options so he has to go some where and we will probably end up in the penn in the pen.

Other potentials for the final 1-2 bullpen slots:
John Parrish-The veteran could crack the rotation or not even make the team at all, we'll just have to wait and see.
David Pauley &Brad Hennesey-Both players are out of options so at least one should make the team this year.
Danyz Baez-Coming off injury and considering the way he played before some people would wish that he stayed injured. He could end up anywhere at this piont depending on how well he plays and how he's recovered.
Kam Mickolio-He had control problems in his debut last season but if he can turn that around there is no reason why he should not be on the team.
Rob Mckrory-Should be in triple-A this year at least to start it after his pultry performance last year.
Other notables include:
James Hoey
Jim Miller
Wilfredo Perez
Chorye Spoon
Alberto Castillo
Scott Chiasson
Ryan Keefer
Andy Mitchell
Ross Wolf
Freddy Deza
Alfredo Simon
Brian Bass
Brian Matusz
David Hernandez
Jake Arrieta
Chris Tillman