People also forget, its not like we had Kimbrel all year. We didn't sign him until June so he has played half a season and we don't know what kind of workout schedule he was on previous to signing. He was prepared to sit out the entire year. Had he been signed in the off season and had gone through a proper workout regiment, I think we see a different guy. Nothing can replace live game situations.
People keep bashing Theo but he went out and got the best closer on the Market, which is what every one wanted. It hasn't worked out to fans expectations but take a look at almost every elite closer: on cue they are almost all shit in non-save situations. I don't know if its mental or a change in pitch selecting but its not just Kimbrel. Check the league numbers.
Bull Pen was the best in baseball for the month of September (its been mentioned multiple times the last couple of games). The biggest issue with the Pen, IMO, is not talent, it's been miss use on Joe's part. Bringing guys at the wrong time, leaving them in too long, not leaving them in long enough. Chatwood is a perfect example.
