K-Rod mightier than Mo

k.Rhodes25 · 06-18-2010, 04:55 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...ian&id=5299817

Laughable article on ESPNNewyork, saying how K-Rod could go down as a better closer than Rivera.

Scott Dierking · 06-18-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by k.Rhodes25

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...ian&id=5299817

Laughable article on ESPNNewyork, saying how K-Rod could go down as a better closer than Rivera.

I won't read it, as that premise alone is idiotic. Not even close

Bay Ridge Jet · 06-18-2010, 05:04 PM

K-Rod makes me wish for Armando Benetiz...almost

greenwichjetfan · 06-18-2010, 05:33 PM

I'm with Scott above...I saw the thread title and came in here to flame, but I'll refrain...the stupidity of that writer's thought doesn't even warrant an audience.

JetsFan2012 · 06-18-2010, 06:21 PM

More quality reporting from ESPNNewYork. With Cimini as their head Jets writer, I guess they're just banking on the ESPN name recognition instead of actual content.

Ven0m · 06-18-2010, 07:27 PM

Even as a Mets fan, it's a laughable article.

Although I did find it interesting that Frankie is nearly 200 saves above Mariano's/Hoffman's pace at the same age. If he stays healthy, he could put up a ridiculous save total when it's all said and done.

But having the most saves doesn't make you the best closer.

k.Rhodes25 · 06-18-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ven0m

Even as a Mets fan, it's a laughable article.

Although I did find it interesting that Frankie is nearly 200 saves above Mariano's/Hoffman's pace at the same age. If he stays healthy, he could put up a ridiculous save total when it's all said and done.

But having the most saves doesn't make you the best closer.

Agreed, otherwise people would have been saying Hoffman is the best closer ever.

Gholstons Revenge · 06-18-2010, 07:43 PM

lol Tucker is going to be jizzing all over this

K-Met57 · 06-19-2010, 12:15 AM

someone needs to tell me how a 28 year old with no arm/shoulder issues goes from throwing 96 to throwing 91-92...too many benitez flashbacks when they bring him in.

Ven0m · 06-19-2010, 12:38 PM

Most pitchers seem to peak in velocity at a young age, and gradually lose it from there. Some faster then others, K-Rod's violent mechanics probably don't help his cause much.

With that said though, with a plus changeup and a plus breaking pitch, Frankie would probably get outs throwing 88.

Lost in the "close calls" is that Frankie is actually posting one of his best seasons by K/BB standards.

JeffWeaverFan · 06-19-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ven0m

Even as a Mets fan, it's a laughable article.

Although I did find it interesting that Frankie is nearly 200 saves above Mariano's/Hoffman's pace at the same age. If he stays healthy, he could put up a ridiculous save total when it's all said and done.

But having the most saves doesn't make you the best closer.

Yup yup, and my guess is K-Rod will not stay healthy. I mean he might for the next few years, so that'll be fine for the Mets, but I'd be shocked if he stays healthy like Mo and Hoffman have.

Tyler Durden · 06-19-2010, 04:04 PM

Rivera didn't become a closer until the age of 27.

SMC · 06-19-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

Rivera didn't become a closer until the age of 27.

A well known fact ignored in the article.

Cool Papa B. · 06-20-2010, 01:35 AM

What a joke. Some people would say or do anything for 15 minutes of fame.

06-18-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
k.Rhodes25 All League Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,875	K-Rod mightier than Mo http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...ian&id=5299817 Laughable article on ESPNNewyork, saying how K-Rod could go down as a better closer than Rivera.

06-19-2010, 12:38 PM	#10
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	Most pitchers seem to peak in velocity at a young age, and gradually lose it from there. Some faster then others, K-Rod's violent mechanics probably don't help his cause much. With that said though, with a plus changeup and a plus breaking pitch, Frankie would probably get outs throwing 88. Lost in the "close calls" is that Frankie is actually posting one of his best seasons by K/BB standards. Last edited by Ven0m; 06-19-2010 at 01:17 PM.

06-18-2010, 05:04 PM	#3
Bay Ridge Jet All Pro Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 7,190	K-Rod makes me wish for Armando Benetiz...almost

06-18-2010, 05:33 PM	#4
greenwichjetfan All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,078	I'm with Scott above...I saw the thread title and came in here to flame, but I'll refrain...the stupidity of that writer's thought doesn't even warrant an audience.

06-18-2010, 06:21 PM	#5
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	More quality reporting from ESPNNewYork. With Cimini as their head Jets writer, I guess they're just banking on the ESPN name recognition instead of actual content.

06-18-2010, 07:27 PM	#6
Ven0m a shutdown poster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 18,349	Even as a Mets fan, it's a laughable article. Although I did find it interesting that Frankie is nearly 200 saves above Mariano's/Hoffman's pace at the same age. If he stays healthy, he could put up a ridiculous save total when it's all said and done. But having the most saves doesn't make you the best closer.

06-18-2010, 07:43 PM	#8
Gholstons Revenge thanking God i'm not a Mets fan All Pro Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,926	lol Tucker is going to be jizzing all over this

06-19-2010, 12:15 AM	#9
K-Met57 Jets 38 Bills 17 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,179	someone needs to tell me how a 28 year old with no arm/shoulder issues goes from throwing 96 to throwing 91-92...too many benitez flashbacks when they bring him in.

06-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#12
Tyler Durden Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31,171	Rivera didn't become a closer until the age of 27.

06-20-2010, 01:35 AM	#14
Cool Papa B. playing today All Pro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Medford,NY Posts: 2,144	What a joke. Some people would say or do anything for 15 minutes of fame.