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Who should close?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Houstunna, Aug 1, 2016.

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Who do you want?

Poll closed Aug 4, 2016.
  1. Gregerson

    2.5%
  2. Harris

    2.5%
  3. Giles

    82.5%
  4. Devo

    5.0%
  5. Feliz

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Sipp - LOL

    5.0%
  7. other

    2.5%
  1. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    .... and who would you try next if your first pick fails?
     
  2. rocketpower2

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    Giles. If we're gonna blow a save I want it to come from the guy with the best stuff. He's ready for another shot. The most logical next choice would be Gregorson but I like Devo a lot. Bulldog out there
     
  4. UTAllTheWay

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    Giles should get the first crack for sure.
     
  5. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    I don't want it to be Giles because I want to easy him back into the roll and he has still been shaky... But basically we don't have a choice
     
  6. Major

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    In what way has he been shaky recently? He hasn't given up a run since mid-June and was arguably the best pitcher in baseball in July with a 0.00 ERA and 0.58 WHIP, not to mention 18 strikeouts in less than 9 innings.
     
  7. rocketpower2

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    2.15 ERA since April with more than 12 K/9.
     
  8. GottaHaveHeart

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    Billy Wagner, Dave Smith, Charlie Kerfeld, Giles....in that order!
     
  9. kaleidosky

    kaleidosky Your Tweety Bird dance just cost us a run

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    steve cishek
     
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    Shaky enough to not allow a run in July
     
  11. The Beard

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    Either Chapman or Miller
     
  12. whag00

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    Voted Giles bit I think Feliz would be a decent option as well.
     
  13. The Real Shady

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    Just rotate them out depending on which one is hot.
     
  14. Commodore

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hinch postgame:Gregerson was unavailable today and will be for a bit. As for closer role, team will look at its options. <a class="hashtag" action="hash" title="#Astros">#Astros</a></p>&mdash; Angel Verdejo Jr. (@ahverdejo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ahverdejo/status/760333449081212928" data-datetime="2016-08-02T04:36:35+00:00">August 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  15. juicystream

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    So, not only do we have a short bench, but also have a short bullpen?

    Would love to see Gomez to the DL and Fister to the paternity list to give us a better 25 man roster.
     
  16. leroy

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    Only if Kerfeld brings back the eephus pitch.
     
  17. Snake Diggit

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    Giles. It's a shame he wasn't able to claim that role in April.
     
  18. HR Dept

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    I like Giles and Feliz.
     
  19. leroy

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    Fister was pretty good again yesterday. If he's able, they will keep him in his regular spot. I would much rather see Musgrove take a start from Fiers.
     
  20. edwardc

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    Whom ever is in and got thru the 8th with no issues.
     

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