Memories of Craig Kimbrel

[Cowtipper]

Well, that was quick, Craig Kimbrel is heading to the Rays on a major league deal. 

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rays-craig-kimbrel-gets-mlb-deal-from-rays/

Let's see how he does. 

[Edgy MD]

The most indelible memory is the man-bun.

Still knew how to pitch, but the action wasn't there on his pitches.  Backed up into a corner and forced to throw a strike was not where you wanted to see him.

In fairness, it's not where you wanted to see anybody.  Probably still has some innings left in him, but probably not the first guy you want on the mound with the tying run on base in the ninth.

Probably not the second, third, fourth or fifth guy, either.

[seawolf17]

For better or worse, the thing we'll remember above everything is the pitching stance. Was weird to see it in a Mets uniform after so many years in Atlanta; dude made mincemeat out of our hitters for a long time.

I thought there was no way he'd make the team when they signed him, then figured he'd spend a few weeks in Syracuse before opting out like so many vets stuck in AAA do. Turned out he lasted a lot longer on the active roster than any of us would have expected (or hoped).