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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
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
2012 Player Profile: Jordan Walden, Los Angeles Angels
Jordan Walden slammed onto the scene last season and made waves as the new closer for the LA Angels. While his start was strong and secured the job for himself, his overall performance wasn’t as sweet. Walden finished with 32 saves in his rookie season, but 10 blown saves to shadow his otherwise solid numbers. He notched 67 Ks in 60 innings and finished with a nice 2.98 ERA. So what is wrong with … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Player Profiles, Jordan Walden
The Closer Report’s Weekend Swing 5.29.2011
The weekend swing was a term I coined while discussing my head-to head leagues on my fantasy baseball podcasts. It was used to describe the games that would be played Friday through Sunday and could have a major impact on the number of wins and losses I received for the week H2H. I’m taking that term to a whole new level for The Closer Report. Each weekend I will report on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brian Fuentes, Carlos Marmol, Drew Storen, J.J. Putz, Jon Rauch, Jordan Walden, Mariano Rivera, Weekend Swing Reports
The Closer Report’s Weekend Swing 5.1.2011
The weekend swing was a term I coined while discussing my head-to head leagues on my fantasy baseball podcasts. It was used to describe the games that would be played Friday through Sunday and could have a major impact on the number of wins and losses I received for the week H2H. I’m taking that term to a whole new level for The Closer Report. Each weekend I will report on what happened in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brandon League, Carlos Marmol, Fernando Salas, Huston Street, Joakim Soria, Joel Hanrahan, Jonathan Broxton, Jordan Walden, Juan Oviedo, Mariano Rivera, Weekend Swing Reports
Fast Start, Slow Start Closers
We have almost two weeks wrapped up in the 2011 MLB season and there have been some pleasant surpirses within the ranks of closers and some dismal dissappointments. Let’s start with the pleasant surprises. Jonathan Broxton – Broxton was left for dead by the fly-by-night experts. Granted he isn’t his old self and very well never will be, but he is still an elite closer on a team that uses it’s closer often. He hasfive … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brian Fuentes, Chris Perez, Craig Kimbrel, Drew Storen, Fernando Rodney, Huston Street, Joe Nathan, Joel Hanrahan, Jonathan Broxton, Jordan Walden, Ryan Franklin, Sean Burnett
Closer News and Notes 4.5.11
Here are some notes from the wolrd of closers. Heath Bell - Bell has opened the season looking sharp. Tonight he took care of Giants in order on nine pitches. So far my worries of Heath Bell regressing aren’t being seen. Sean Marshall – Sean Marshall was brought in to close out the Cubs game today , but Marmol owners shouldn’t worry. Carlos Marmol pitched three straight days and was getrting a much needed day off. Jordan … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chris Perez, David Aardsma, Drew Storen, Heath Bell, Joe Nathan, Jordan Walden, Neftali Feliz
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