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Gonzo back in comfort zone as Braves closer (Article)

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Mardy2Curry: Junior; Posts: 344; And1: 0; Joined: Apr 13, 2007; Post #2 » by Mardy2Curry » Wed May 2, 2007 3:11 pm

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Post #2 » by Mardy2Curry » Wed May 2, 2007 3:11 pm

If he does an excellent job while Wick is out do you keep him as the closer? Just what to know what you guys would do? Personally I wouldn't but, what if Gonzo begins to struggle again.

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HMFFL: Global Mod; Posts: 49,859; And1: 8,003; Joined: Mar 10, 2004; Post #3 » by HMFFL » Wed May 2, 2007 3:19 pm

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Post #3 » by HMFFL » Wed May 2, 2007 3:19 pm

I think it needs to be discussed with Wick and how he would feel just being part of the bullpen. The blown saves were due to injury so I wouldn't mind him coming back to take on the closer role. I have faith that both of them can get the job done and I trust Bobby's decision.

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lpsevier: Retired Mod; Posts: 4,367; And1: 0; Joined: Feb 28, 2005; Post #4 » by lpsevier » Wed May 2, 2007 4:55 pm

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Post #4 » by lpsevier » Wed May 2, 2007 4:55 pm

Gonzo is the long term closer anyway, so why hurt Wickman's confidence the rest of the year buy putting him in a setup role.

I would imagine, as soon as he's ready, Wickman closes again.

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KB 34: Sophomore; Posts: 140; And1: 1; Joined: Jul 06, 2006; Post #5 » by KB 34 » Thu May 3, 2007 5:55 am

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Post #5 » by KB 34 » Thu May 3, 2007 5:55 am

I see wickman getting a couple of trial innings after which the decision of who closes is made. The Braves are in a very nice situation as there are 3 closers in the bullpen.

BravesBias

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lpsevier: Retired Mod; Posts: 4,367; And1: 0; Joined: Feb 28, 2005; Post #6 » by lpsevier » Thu May 3, 2007 12:09 pm

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Post #6 » by lpsevier » Thu May 3, 2007 12:09 pm

Gonzo was freaking money last night. He's really fun to watch.

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A-Town Connection: Bench Warmer; Posts: 1,343; And1: 0; Joined: Mar 23, 2005; Post #7 » by A-Town Connection » Fri May 4, 2007 10:20 pm

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Post #7 » by A-Town Connection » Fri May 4, 2007 10:20 pm

Yeah. Hard to have your third best RP be the closer.....Tought call, but i trust Bobby

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