The Closer Report » Chris Sale
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
Baseball Bullpen Depth Charts Update 6.7.11
By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com Check out our updated depths charts here. Oakland Athletics After the immediate failure of Grant Balfour, Manager Bob Geren went right back to Brian Fuentes. After Fuentes went 2/2 in saves, Andrew Bailey was activated and has now become the closer for the Oakland Athletics. While he blew his first save chance against the Red Sox, Bailey has looked outstanding and should have no problems going forward as the closer. Lets just hope he stays healthy. Los … Read entire article »
Filed under: Aaron Crow, Andrew Bailey, Brandon Lyon, Chris Sale, Depth Chart Updates, Frank Francisco, Joakim Soria, Jon Rauch, Mark Melancon, Matt Thornton
Baseball Bullpen Depth Charts Update 4.25.11
Check out our latest depth charts update on our Depth Charts page. By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com St. Louis Cardinals Since the fall of Ryan Franklin, this bullpen is a mess. The new Closer Mitchell Boggs has been doing a great job nad already has three saves. However, where they plan to use Ryan Franklin, Jason Motte, or Eduardo Sanchez. Only Trever Miller (Lefty Specialist) has a certain role. Both Sanchez and Motte have been used as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brad Lidge, Chris Sale, Depth Chart Updates, Frank Francisco, Jason Motte, Joe Nathan, Jon Rauch, Matt Capps, Mitchell Boggs, Ryan Franklin
MLB Spring Training: Fantasy Closer Battles
Here are some early returns for some tight closer battles during 2011 Spring Training. Craig Kimbrel Vs. Jonny Venters – So far, at least stat wise the job is going to Venters. He’s thrown four perfect innings, while striking out three. Kimbrel has also struckout three in 2.1 innings, but has a ERA at 15.43 on 4 ER thanks to a bad outing. In my opinion it’s Kimbrel’s job to lose, not Venters to win. Kevin … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baltimore Orioles, Chris Sale, Craig Kimbrel, Frank Francisco, Jake McGee, Jason Motte, Joe Nathan, Joel Peralta, Jon Rauch, Jonathan Broxton, Jonny Venters, Kevin Gregg, Kyle Farnsworth, LA Dodgers, Matt Capps, Matt Thornton, Octavio Dotel, Ryan Franklin, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays
2011 Fantasy Baseball Closer Drafting Strategy
OK, I am finally ready to give away my ultimate strategy for drafting closers in 2011. Every season is different for many reasons. 1. How many closer jobs are locks and how many are up for grabs. 2. Who is coming off down years or injuries. 3. What new closers are entering the market of competition. 4. What have the teams done to not only solidify their perspective bullpens, but create more opportunities fpr their closer. 5. Where are certain … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brad Lidge, Brandon League, Chris Perez, Chris Sale, Craig Kimbrel, Daniel Bard, Drew Storen, Fernando Rodney, Frank Francisco, Huston Street, J.J. Putz, Jason Motte, Joe Nathan, Joel Peralta, Jonathan Broxton, Jonathan Papelbon, Mariano Rivera, Matt Thornton, Neftali Feliz, Uncategorized
Top 10 Sleeper Closers For 2011
1. Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves – This guy is the right-handed version of Billy Wagner. With a 98MPH fastball and a propensity to strikeout batters, Kimbrel has what it takes to close. He’s on a great team that will provide him with plenty of save opportunities. He also lacked any serious competition in the Braves bullpen, though Venters is slightly capable. 2. Drew Storen, Washington Nationals – Last year I felt some heat with discussing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Arizona D-Backs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Brandon League, Chicago White Sox, Chris Perez, Chris Sale, Cleveland Indians, Craig Kimbrel, Drew Storen, Featured, Frank Francisco, Houston Astros, J.J. Putz, Jason Motte, Jonathan Broxton, LA Dodgers, LAA Angels, Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nats
Is White Sox Job Up For Grabs?
Will Matt Thornton close for the White Sox in 2011? Everything points in that direction, but I wouldn’t call it a lock. Thornton is definitely the man for the job, but it’s not always the best to throw a lefty on the mound to close when an opposing manager has the entire bench to unload. Adding Will Ohman further secured the closer job for Thornton because now the White Sox have a mid-inning lefty to go … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Matt Thornton
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