I am sure we will see some changes by the Mariners when
it comes to the bullpen however the use of the relievers could be different
too. Often teams will duplicate what other teams do when they see something
that is successful.
We see the Cleveland Indians during the playoffs are
bringing Andrew Miller as the first reliever out of the bullpen to a lot of
success. I wonder if other teams will do so during the regular season or more
happening during the playoffs. I would not be surprised this does happen during
the season especially in September however teams that do have relievers that
are like Miller may do so early in the season.
I would not be surprised if the Mariners are one of those
teams that will try this since Dipoto and Servais are both willing to do
anything that seems to be successful. I am sure that the Mariners will still
have Edwin Diaz close the game in the 9th inning however they may
try to bring in Steve Cishek as the first reliever into the game. Also they may
try Dan Altavilla or Arquimedes Caminero both hard throwing right handers to
come in if either makes the team out of spring training. The Mariners could do
that with a left hander as well since that is what Miller is.
So who do you think should be the first pitcher out of
the bullpen for the Mariners? Also if you had to list the members of the
bullpen for next season who would be your choices of relievers?
Noted after I
wrote this story Steve Cishek had surgery and likely will be out until at least
mid-April.
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