Revolving door is revolving. Depending on Crain's health (heck, maybe even regardless), I could see us actually being buyers at the deadline for some middle relief.
I think we're fine if Crain and Albers come back healthy (big if). If we're actually really close to a playoff spot, we can use Folty as a relief pitcher for a run.
He will be in the top 3 at least. Unfortunately the AL has some strong rookies, Abreu, Tanaka and Springer are all deserving imo... it may come down to who makes the playoffs.
Xander Bogaerts? This year's rookie class is pretty ridiculous. None of them can do this though. Spoiler
I was thinking that, but was also thinking that they may want a vet that they know can handle the job, especially if it's somebody that they could keep and help shore up the pen past this season.
What closers on the market? I wouldn't mind Folty as either the closer or the long relief/spot starter role. I think the middle relief is pretty strong. Qualls, Sipp, Farnsworth and hopefully Crain and Albers.
This is the type of game that the sad sack Astros of the previous years would absolutely have lost. Close game, missed a BUNCH of opportunities to put runs on the board and the opposition comes back towards the end to tie it. Previous two years the team would have buckled. The bullpen would have blown it outright in the 9th or the team would be unable to muster a run in extras before the bullpen blew it. But the confidence this team exudes is palpable right now (I think Springer is almost 100% responsible for that) and I never really got that horrible feeling of years past that the game was spiraling out of control and there was nothing could be done about it. I LOVE not getting that feeling.
I feel yeah. Even with them tying it with the home run, I still felt that we were going to win. Great feeling
Qualls has been a fantastic closer. No need. I would trade Feldman for a B level hitting prospect in he OF.
