Least Deserved Save Earned?

[norcaltwin]

I was able to watch the Twins win in Seattle on Sat in a most unconventional way! Really enjoyed the defense and the double play work of Cedano, Nunes and Escobar. But what about Jepsen? Without him, these late night heroics wouldn't have been. He came in with no one on, poured gasoline all over the place with a hit and a walk. And he kept bouncing balls off the plate. He was ready to light the match, but our infield put the fire out! Can a Save be awarded to fielders? Because, our relief pitcher certainly didn't earn it!

 

 

[mickeymental]

if sano hadn't dropped cruz's foul fly ball, there woulda been no walk and the save might have been close to routine. jepsen actually threw some very good pitches.

[Mr. Brooks]

No that would be today's "save".

Such a meaningless stat.

[Danchat]

I still don't get why Jepsen is the closer. He gives up runs in almost every appearance he makes. But since he's a veteran, his leash his at least a mile long.

[DJSim22]

 

I was able to watch the Twins win in Seattle on Sat in a most unconventional way! Really enjoyed the defense and the double play work of Cedano, Nunes and Escobar. But what about Jepsen? Without him, these late night heroics wouldn't have been. He came in with no one on, poured gasoline all over the place with a hit and a walk. And he kept bouncing balls off the plate. He was ready to light the match, but our infield put the fire out! Can a Save be awarded to fielders? Because, our relief pitcher certainly didn't earn it!

 

Sano dropped a ball and Nunez misplayed a double or it wouldn't have been so bad.  Not anything to be thrilled about, but not his "worst save" let alone all-time. 

[DJSim22]

 

 

I still don't get why Jepsen is the closer. He gives up runs in almost every appearance he makes. But since he's a veteran, his leash his at least a mile long.

 

So who are you going to put out there?  May?  He's doing the same thing. 

 

I don't see a closer currently on the staff.  I guess the hope is Chargois becomes the guy. 

[Danchat]

 

So who are you going to put out there?  May?  He's doing the same thing. 

 

I don't see a closer currently on the staff.  I guess the hope is Chargois becomes the guy. 

I'd go with Abad. He'd be better as a lefty specialist, but since he's usually not used in that role, I think he could be the closer. 

 

But yes, Chargois is definitely the closer of the future. Hopefully near future.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I'm hoping Molitor soon starts trying out some younger guys in save situations, like Chargois or Pressly. What does he have to lose at this point?

[DaveW]

Complain all you want, Jepsen was 2 of 2 this series for saves.

 

#provenCloser!!!!!11!!!