Atlanta Braves Closer Report
If you don't already know, I am not a fan of Mike Gonzalez. While ha has good stuff and a killer breaking ball, he is inconsistent and injury prone. It is almost a guarantee he will end up on the DL at some point this year.
Gonzalez has had 4 appearances and has recorded 1 save in to save opportunities. While two of his appearances weren't save situations, Gonzalez has given up 5 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings. A positive is 6 strikeouts, so far, but Gonzalez has been anything but dominating.
Rafael Soriano has been completely dominating. He has pitched 4 innings himself, and given up no runs and has 5 strikeouts. He also has recorded one save.
If you own Gonzalez, we highly recommend picking up Soriano. If Gonzalez continues to give up runs, and Soriano continues to shutdown the 8th, the Braves will make the change.
Gonzalez has had 4 appearances and has recorded 1 save in to save opportunities. While two of his appearances weren't save situations, Gonzalez has given up 5 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings. A positive is 6 strikeouts, so far, but Gonzalez has been anything but dominating.
Rafael Soriano has been completely dominating. He has pitched 4 innings himself, and given up no runs and has 5 strikeouts. He also has recorded one save.
If you own Gonzalez, we highly recommend picking up Soriano. If Gonzalez continues to give up runs, and Soriano continues to shutdown the 8th, the Braves will make the change.
