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Brett Myers Traded; Drew Storen’s Lackluster Return
Closer news got busy this weekend with the highly anticipated return of Drew Storen and the completely expected trade of Brett Myers. Neither are worth much analysis at this point, but both could be tasty treats by late August.. Myers was traded to the Chicago White Sox and will likely be used as a setup man behind closer Addison Reed. While Reed has struggled recently, there are no signs that Manager Robin Ventura will remove him from … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Brett Myers, Drew Storen, Featured, In-Season Analysis
Top 5 Most Underrated Closers of the 2012 Season… So Far
1. Aroldis Chapman, CIN – Chapman took over the closer role for the Reds on May 20th and hasn’t looked back. Before the move, we weren’t sure of Dusty Baker planned on making Chapman a starter or closer, but eventually made the right move. The man with the 105.1 MPH fastball is an near perfect fit as a closer. SO far this season, Chapman has struck out 56 of the 122 batters he has faced. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Aroldis Chapman, In-Season Analysis, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Broxton, Santiago Casilla, SF Giants
Closer News and Notes 6.6.2012
Huston Street, SD – Street was activated from the 15-Day DL yesterday and immediately got active. He managed to get the win, entering the ninth inning with a tie score. He was not as crisp as you’d like to see. He loaded the bases and escaped the jam by getting Buster Posey to ground out. To be fair, one of the hits was a single to the pitcher that Street couldn’t handle. He is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Closer News and Notes, Huston Street, In-Season Analysis, Jim Johnson
The Latest On The Closer Carousel/Circus: 5.12.2012
This has been without a doubt the worse year on record for major league closers. The amount of closers lost to injury times the number of closer with terrible starts, divided by the number of closers who have just lost the job is a formula even a Sabermetrics wannabee with a degree from MIT couldn’t compute. Since spring training has wrapped up, at least 17 closer jobs have changed hands due to any of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Alfredo Aceves, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Cashner, Boston Red Sox, Brian Fuentes, Bullpen Reports, Carlos Marmol, Casey Janssen, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Closers Rise and Fall, Colorado Rockies, Daniel Bard, Drew Storen, Fernando Rodney, Francisco Cordero, Francisco Rodriguez, Grant Balfour, Heath Bell, Hector Santiago, Henry Rodriguez, Huston Street, In-Season Analysis, Javy Guerra, John Axford, Jordan Walden, Kenley Jansen, LA Dodgers, LAA Angels, Mark Melancon, Matt Thornton, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Ryan Madson, Santiago Casilla, Sean Marshall, SF Giants, Toronto Blue Jays
Who’s Closing For The Chicago White Sox?
If there ever was a closer carousel, you got it in Chicago with the White Sox. After giving the job to relatively unknown Hector Santiago,manager Robin Ventura paid the price with his risky selection. Santiago ended April with a 8.53 ERA, two blown saves, and a very badly bruised ego. Since then, Ventura has deployed Addison Reed, Matt Thornton, and even Chris Sale as the closer for the White Sox. Let me state this, all of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, In-Season Analysis, Matt Thornton
The Closer Report: Closer’s Rise and Fall, April 30, 2012
Closers on The RISE Santiago Casilla, SF – After getting pulled in the ninth and losing a save chance, Casilla has bounced back. He saved three games last week and has his season ERA down to 1.04 and a WHIP of 0.92. Chris Perez, CLE – You have to give it to Chris Perez. As bad as he has been in some appearances this season and with the fact he was injured in spring training, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Alfredo Aceves, Brandon League, Chris Perez, Closers Rise and Fall, Francisco Cordero, Heath Bell, Hector Santiago, Jason Motte, Javy Guerra, Jim Johnson, John Axford, Jonathan Broxton, Jordan Walden, Kenley Jansen, Matt Capps, Matt Thornton, Santiago Casilla, Sean Marshall, Uncategorized
Danger Zone: Closers In The Hot Seat
So far in 2012 it has not been the best year for closers. Several great closers got knocked out early with injuries and many of the fill-in closers are doing very. There are a lot of new faces amongst the closer ranks who are outperforming the stud closers. Lets take a look at some of the closers that are in danger of losing their jobs: DANGER ZONE Brad Lidge, WAS – Is Brad Lidge ever not … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Alfredo Aceves, Brad Lidge, Carlos Marmol, Danger Zone, Hector Santiago, In-Season Analysis, Javy Guerra, Jordan Walden
Fantasy Baseball Draft Steals – Top 5 Closers
Every fantasy manager will be out there trying to draft the best bullpen they can. Drafting closers isn’t that far off from brain surgery. It’s very precise and delicate. If you reach too soon for a closer, you could do more harm than good. If you wait too long, the patient (your team) could be DOA. It’s impossible to layout a drafting strategy because every league is different. What I can do with this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Frank Francisco, Glen Perkins, Greg Holland, Jonathan Broxton, Ryan Madson, Uncategorized
Pitchers Who Could Be Closing By September. Part 2
Here is part 2 of my report on pitchers who could be closers by September. Every season closers come and go and it frustrates the heck out of fantasy managers. The list I compiled below are the leading candidates that likely won’t open the season as the closer for his perspective team, but could end the season the closer. These pitchers will get the job either from the current closer getting injured or the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addison Reed, Andrew Cashner, Boston Red Sox, Brett Myers, Chris Perez, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Danger Zone, Glen Perkins, Houston Astros, Joel Peralta, Kenley Jansen, Kyle Farnsworth, LA Dodgers, Mark Melancon, Matt Capps, Matt Lindstrom, Matt Thornton, Minnesota Twins, Sizzling Setup Reports, Tampa Bay Rays, Vinny Pestano, Wilton Lopez
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