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#27736	12/06/2015 9:53:55 pm
DANGLESNIPECEL9 Joined: 01/29/2014 Posts: 64 Inactive	So my closer Jay Lombardi is currently earning $3.70M and struggling heavily. My team isn't horrible but I don't really expect to make the playoffs so I'm considering releasing him and saving myself the cash for what I'll call a re-tooling period instead of rebuild. Thoughts?

#27737	12/06/2015 9:57:23 pm
JJNZ Joined: 12/09/2014 Posts: 1580 Yakima Monster III.3	He'll probably still be useful for another season or two - is he set to 9th innings only? Give him a short leash so he can be used when needed but gives your younger guys more opportunities if you aren't in it this season. Unless of course your finances are really an issue then probably cut him loose - you have Hendricks ready to come up although I personally am not a fan of his build at all.

#27738	12/06/2015 10:04:11 pm
DANGLESNIPECEL9 Joined: 01/29/2014 Posts: 64 Inactive	Definitely not a fan of his make up either. But unfortunately our pitching depth and prospect pool isn't exactly deep. I have a lot of minor league OF to sort out so I can start to draft just pitching. As for Lombardi I think I have at least one or two guys that could step into that closer role if I do release him. My finances aren't great but they're workable if I keep him.

#27745	12/07/2015 7:02:55 am
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9602 Haverhill Halflings III.1	When to cut for age/salary is hard to advise. I will say that Lombardi looks like a good pitcher who has just had a rough start. I expect he will bounce back. You could also try him in a different role in the bullpen for a while. Personally I like to put guys with killer fastballs at closer and tend to put the garbage ball pitchers at setup. I have no idea if it makes any difference, just personal bias.

#27774	12/07/2015 2:38:15 pm
the gizmo Joined: 02/07/2013 Posts: 574 Inactive	My closer is struggling again early this season too but been very reliable once he gets it back together Our pitching coach Walker Balfour feels he is almost back to form after watching films and tweaking his delivery motion

#27805	12/07/2015 10:43:43 pm
DANGLESNIPECEL9 Joined: 01/29/2014 Posts: 64 Inactive	He has been stripped of his closer role for the time being. We're going all-in boys.