Alfredo Aceves

Aceves had his moments during the 2012 season: some good, some bad and some off-the-rail moments. After being left out of the starting rotation, Aceves opened the year as the team's fill-in closer when Andrew Bailey went down with a thumb injury. It was in the closer's role that he had his good and bad moments, before eventually losing the role to a returning Bailey. It was at that point, the off-the-rail moments occurred. He was suspended for three games after a postgame clubhouse incident. And after his return, on at least one occasion, he was perceived to disrespect former manager Bobby Valentine when the manager came to pull him from the game. So, what are we left with? Aceves is a high-maintenance, rubber-armed pitcher, who can fill several roles on a pitching staff. Unfortunately, he wants to start and can become a pain if he doesn't. Most likely, Aceves will be used as a reliever in multiple roles and situations.