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I agree and disagree here. There is simply not enough spots for 2 lefty specialists because Swindle would be taking either Gagne or Julio's or ______'s spot and I think that he needs time to develop in AAA. Good point with Villa. I'd rather have a fireballer to set up Hoffman so his changeup is even more devasting to opposing hitters. The problem with McClung there, he'd be a great fit, but he's out next starter if there is an injury so we need to keep him stretched out. We'll see what Macha sets up but I think our bullpen has the potential to be one of the best in the NL this year. Can't wait to get real baseball games going

Assuming that we take 12 arms in our staff, who do you guys think we will take. This Gagne signing makes for a very competitive Spring Training battle This is who I think we should take in our bullpen: Hoffman: Closer McClung: Long relief/spot start Villa: possible setup Riske: 6th, 7th inning guy Stetter: lefty specialist Gagne: possible setup (if he pitches like he did at the end of last year) Julio: 6th, 7th inning guy This would mean that Coffey and Morlan would be gone and Dillard, DeFelice, and Swindle would go to AAA. What do you guys think