Netali Feliz called up

Looks like they'll use him in the bullpen.

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He's been in the pen for about a month in AAA.

They wanted his arm in the majors helping however he could. And he will. He’s that good, folks.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Aug 3, 2009 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

I really like this way of introducing pitchers, whether potentially a starter or relief p, to the bigs…

A man walks into a meat shoppe and goes to the counter. The cashier asks, "Thinking about buying some meat?". The man replied, "No, I'm going to buy meat, I was thinking about punanny."

by bwellnjonesco on Aug 3, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

but right now he profiles more as a Carlos Marmol/Robinson Tejeda clone. I completely agree that moving him to the pen in his first exposure to the majors is the smart thing to do and as a reliever I share your enthusiasm as to how good he can become. He is one of my favorites also but I don’t think it’s fair to say he’s that good just yet.

You aren’t the czar of typographic emphasis

by scstrato on Aug 3, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

makes me sick with envy

do you think he’ll be a better pro than Andrus? I think we all can agree that Salty may not be as much of a stud as some thought when he was with us.

by Cracker! on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Depends on how you value guys at idfferent positions..

If he can become a top-30 starter, I’d say he’s more valuable than Andrus, who I see as a top-10 SS.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Aug 4, 2009 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions

And the numbers:

He has a 2.16 ERA in 12 relief appearances with 20 strikeuts, three walks and 10 hits allowed in 16 2/3 innings out of the bullpen

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by MichaelProcton on Aug 3, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

hmm

kid would be killer as a closer.

by drumzalicious on Aug 3, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

It had been discussed long term...

That’s where the Rivera comparisons came from.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Aug 3, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

If he had stayed with the Braves, he’d pitch well for a year and a half then have TJ and never be the same. Bobby kills relievers.

by redwards95 on Aug 5, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Geez

Texas absolutely killed us on this deal.

7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney

REMEMBER THAT BOYS.

by Scott Coleman on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

I'll never forgive you, John Schuerholz.

Oh, Bobby.

by sdp on Aug 4, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions

damn it this trade still pisses me off

He struck out the side, and hit 101 multiple times.

by esadb on Aug 4, 2009 2:52 AM EDT reply actions

FML right?

What a horrible trade to end a career on.

7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney

REMEMBER THAT BOYS.

by Scott Coleman on Aug 4, 2009 3:09 AM EDT up reply actions

It wasnt a bad trade

It was completely necessary, and we got a year of a very good hitter and defender. Im justing saying how nice it would be to have Feliz right about now.

by esadb on Aug 4, 2009 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions