he's named almonte, so he's probably a lot older than he's telling you.

Definitely worth giving up your #25, especially if you think you have a chance to contend for the playoffs this season.

Hes worth it.

I'd consider trade alternatives before signing any FA.

evidently my danny almonte reference was misunderstood? haha.

The big issue here is that limiting Perez to 50 innings a year is absolutely criminal. He could triple that with the same effectiveness. That's just bad management.

Quote: Originally Posted By benny_b_la on 10/05/2009

Quote: Originally posted by cademord on 10/05/2009 The big issue here is that limiting Perez to 50 innings a year is absolutely criminal. He could triple that with the same effectiveness. That's just bad management.

Are you saying to use Perez as a LRA? Or still use him as a closer but bring him in sooner (7th inning instead of just the 9th).

Use him as your closer, set him available in the 6th or 7th, set a reasonable pitch count and de-select use closer in save situations only.

He will be lights out in the most important innings.

The combination of those 2 in the same bullpen would probably give you ~250 IP and could easily give you one of the best bullpens in the league.

You're unlikely to get a better player at the 25th pick and even then you'd have to wait for him to join the team anyway. I say go sign the guy if you are seriously good enough to compete.

Thanks for the feedback gents...gave me a totally different perspective which is greatly appreciated. Best of wishes to all.

The most effective bullpens I've had don't have a designated closer, but two top, top quality guys set as SuA, both throwing over 100 innings.