If Mo's last season is 2012, who is his heir?

Dr. Detfink · Post #1 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:31 pm

Assuming the Ancient Mayans are wrong about 2011 being the last MLB season...Yankee fans so pampered by a pillar of calm at the upmost pinnacle of Sports moments could be facing their last season watching the anchor to the last Yankee dynasty...who is the closer after Mo?

Joba? They say he's on the mend and looks to be in good shape recovering....

Hughes? I really worry teams have figured this kid out...and he hasn't quite gotten the art of how to set a batter up.

Soriano? Well, obviously the stop gap but damn, does this guy like to dig his own grave to make it more interesting than it should.

the farm? Too soon to put these kids in pressure cooker situations...

Free Agent? Possibly but I don't think the Yanks want to spend THAT much on a FA for a closer. Too much of a gamble with the pressure of NY.

Lots to dwell on...your thoughts...

Pharmcat · Post #2 » by **Pharmcat** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:40 pm

i think the soriano signing was TERRIBLE

they shouldve waited for this OS, so many closers on the FA, they shouldve signed one for the 8th inning role, and then let him slide to closer next year when Mo retires

right now, there is no option i see as viable on this team

Wade2k6 · Post #3 » by **Wade2k6** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:02 pm

Robertson is the clear choice right now. Keep Soriano in the setup spot for the remainder of his contract.

Post #4 » by **moocow007** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:06 pm

Robertson is the best option in house right now. If Chamberlain can actually someone return to the form he showed as Rivera's setup man a few years back then he has a shot. No one else even comes close to being closer material. Rafael Soriano was an awful signing...he's not a closer for a team that plays as many pressure packed games as the Yankees in the type of spotlight that they play in so not a chance that it would be Soriano.

Pharmcat · Post #5 » by **Pharmcat** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:03 pm

moocow007 wrote:Robertson is the best option in house right now. If Chamberlain can actually someone return to the form he showed as Rivera's setup man a few years back then he has a shot. No one else even comes close to being closer material. Rafael Soriano was an awful signing...he's not a closer for a team that plays as many pressure packed games as the Yankees in the type of spotlight that they play in so not a chance that it would be Soriano.

soriano signing was TERRIBLE

that 10 mill couldve been used this OS for a SP