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I tried searching for a previous thread with the title, could not find one to bump, so I guess Ill start one.

Early in the season, but certainly one of the weaknesses that is starting to show its ugly head.

David Aardsma looked good this spring, and had a solid performance so far through 3 games (I know its only 3, still). I think he stays.

Brian Corey has been pretty good, but I doubt he sticks with the team all year. Eventually he will be bumped.

Manny Delcarmen-An enigma, plus stuff, plus arm....doesnt always translate. His career numbers over 100 games are pretty good, very good actually.....but he continues to frustrate me.

Javier Lopez-sucks....but getting ride of him leaves only 1 lefty in the pen. Hes gotta be replaced, but I think his replacement will have to be another lefty especially considering Oki isnt a real lefty specialist, I think he actually had reverse splits.

Paps- nothing has to be said.

Oki- same as Paps, obviously hell drop off a little since he was insane last year, and asking him to repeat is unfair.

Yoyo-swingman, should not be counted on in tight spots.

Timlin-cannot rely on him to be the setup guy anymore. How much does he have left? I think he can be very good in spots, but 60 games from him is asking too much and wearing his abilities too thin at this point i think.

That is not a promising evaluation of their bullpen. Something has to give. I think best case scenario is that Colon comes aboard and really does well enough in the rotation allowing Clay to pitch in the bullpen, but in the long term, would Clay be better served pitching in the rotation in AAA, or pitching a couple of innings a week with the big club?

If Delcarmen does not step up and become the setup guy.....I think the bullpen is in trouble. I know Oki is great and all....but I think a successful bullpen has 2 setup men....a righty and lefty like back in the days of Embree and Timlin.