Fantasy Bullpen » Rodney http://fantasybullpen.com The application of sabermetrics in Major League Baseball and in fantasy sports to WIN! Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:40:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Phillies offer 2 yr/$12 mil deal to Rodney. http://fantasybullpen.com/news-notes/phillies-offer-2-yr12-mil-deal-rodney/ http://fantasybullpen.com/news-notes/phillies-offer-2-yr12-mil-deal-rodney/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:48:12 +0000 Ryan Gilbert http://fantasybullpen.com/?p=825 The Philadelphia Phillies are considering signing Fernando Rodney to help bolster the back end of their bullpen.  For the Phillies, Rodney would provide a safety net for Brad Lidge, as well as a bona fide set up man and fireballer, one thing the Phils have been lacking.  All of the Phils relievers seem [...]]]> The Philadelphia Phillies are considering signing Fernando Rodney to help bolster the back end of their bullpen.  For the Phillies, Rodney would provide a safety net for Brad Lidge, as well as a bona fide set up man and fireballer, one thing the Phils have been lacking.  All of the Phils relievers seem to be finesse pitchers, and Rodney would provide a great change for the pen.  In 2009, Rodney threw 60.5% fastballs (95 MPH avg), 39.1% changeups, and 0.5% sliders. Rodney had a 57.9 GB% in 2009, a great percentage for a ballpark like CBP. Also, Rodney’s HR/FB rate was 11.8% in 2009, about average. Rodney has 70 career saves, as well as 29 career blown saves, with 41 holds. Rodney has spent his entire career in Detroit, a switch to the NL would certainly improve his numbers.

Rodney is also a proven postseason pitcher, although in just 7 2/3 IP, Rodney has allowed just 2 earned runs while striking out 9.

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