Review of the bullpen
I talked about position players, now I'll go through the Giant's bullpen in order from least confidence to most confidence.
Jack Taschner - Everytime I've seen this guy live, he's given it up big time. He's a left hander with a really straight fastball and a tendency to leave his pitches over the middle. On a confedence scale of 1-10 he gets a 2. He may be my new Tyler Walker (Reliever I can't stand to watch at any time).
Vinnie Chulk - When he was traded to the Giant's last year, people raved about his ability to "strand runners" with the Blue Jays. Confidence: 3.
Jonathan Sanchez - Another inconsistent left-handed pitcher. He throws really hard but I agree he would be much better suited to be in AAA learning to be a starter. Confidence score 4.
Kevin Correia - Electric stuff but electric inconsistency. When he is good he should be the closer, but when he is not good, he walks way too many guys. All but lead the team in WHIP last year. Confidence: 6.
Brad Hennessey - Very consistant pitcher. Good work as an average starting pitcher who can battle and get you "Quality Starts". Will fill the long role where he doesn't get the important innings. Confidence: 6
Steve Kline - 3rd left hander who is in charge of getting lefties out. Did a great job last year of putting on weight, growing his beard and getting a dirty cap. Does have a nice slider. Confidence: 7
Armando Benitez - Aging stuff but by far the best pitcher on this staff. Had a 1.57 WHIP last year with very few strikeouts for a closer. He and Kline are the two legitimate major league pitchers. Confidence: 7
Jack Taschner - Everytime I've seen this guy live, he's given it up big time. He's a left hander with a really straight fastball and a tendency to leave his pitches over the middle. On a confedence scale of 1-10 he gets a 2. He may be my new Tyler Walker (Reliever I can't stand to watch at any time).
Vinnie Chulk - When he was traded to the Giant's last year, people raved about his ability to "strand runners" with the Blue Jays. Confidence: 3.
Jonathan Sanchez - Another inconsistent left-handed pitcher. He throws really hard but I agree he would be much better suited to be in AAA learning to be a starter. Confidence score 4.
Kevin Correia - Electric stuff but electric inconsistency. When he is good he should be the closer, but when he is not good, he walks way too many guys. All but lead the team in WHIP last year. Confidence: 6.
Brad Hennessey - Very consistant pitcher. Good work as an average starting pitcher who can battle and get you "Quality Starts". Will fill the long role where he doesn't get the important innings. Confidence: 6
Steve Kline - 3rd left hander who is in charge of getting lefties out. Did a great job last year of putting on weight, growing his beard and getting a dirty cap. Does have a nice slider. Confidence: 7
Armando Benitez - Aging stuff but by far the best pitcher on this staff. Had a 1.57 WHIP last year with very few strikeouts for a closer. He and Kline are the two legitimate major league pitchers. Confidence: 7
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