DD's signing of Brasier ended up being a great move as a mid season Bullpen addition. Everyone everywhere- from SoSH to EEI- was hammering DD for not making a deal at the deadline for a "proven reliever". Meanwhile, Brasier was dominating the competition..... I know he doesn't have the track record so there's still a lot of skepticism over him. But these are the types of moves I think DD has lacked in the past with regards to building a BP. It's always been his weakness... he's always gone after a bigger name, traded good potential for them and not really been able to put together a great pen.
Now, of course, I know across his 3 years here, Kimbrel was great.... but during the WS playoff run, it was the lesser BP guys (and Cora brilliantly using starters) that turned it on and finally gave DD a ring. I want to see more of this.... no signings of "big name relievers" or deals for established BP arms... .I think it's going to be finding guys like Brasier and developing Barnes-types that will be the slight advantage over other teams. Seriously.... how'd that Yankee powerhouse bullpen do?
Now, of course, I know across his 3 years here, Kimbrel was great.... but during the WS playoff run, it was the lesser BP guys (and Cora brilliantly using starters) that turned it on and finally gave DD a ring. I want to see more of this.... no signings of "big name relievers" or deals for established BP arms... .I think it's going to be finding guys like Brasier and developing Barnes-types that will be the slight advantage over other teams. Seriously.... how'd that Yankee powerhouse bullpen do?