The Closer Report » Jose Valverde
Mayday! MayDay! Closers Going Down. Worried?
What a rough start to the season for MLB closers. Face it, this is 2012 and maybe the Mayans are on to something. I mean, Rivera blows his first save, the Red Sox are begging on hands and knees for saves, and we have yet to see Craig Kimbrel. What could be worse? How about Sergio Santos blowing his first save or Chris Perez looking like, well Chris Perez. Even Mr. Perfect Jose Valverde opend … Read entire article »
Filed under: Francisco Cordero, Javy Guerra, Jose Valverde
Jose Valverde’s Save Streak Ends at 52
It didn’t take long in 2012 for Jose Valverde to end his save streak. After going 49/49 in saves opportunities in 2011, Valverde’s streak harkened back all the way to 2010. On Thursday, opening day for the Tigers, he entered the ninth with a 2-0 lead. Call it nerves, opening day jitters, or a pitcher that just didn’t get enough time in spring training, the energetic closer gave up the save. The Red Sox … Read entire article »
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2012 Player Profile: Jose Valverde, Detroit Tigers
Jose Valverde had an amazing 2011 season. Not only did he record 49 saves, but he didn’t blow a save all season. That is the first time I’ve ever seen a perfect record with that many opportunities. So while I can’t overlook it, I also can’t expect it again. Jose Valverde is a bit of an unpredictable pitcher. Only once in his nine years of MLB service has he ever put tow consecutive good … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2012 Player Profiles, Jose Valverde
Hanrahan Blows First Save, Valverde Saves 25th Straight
Well, it had to happen one of these days. Joel Hanrahan finally blew his first save of the season. Mark the date as July 17 and that is no typo. You have to give the guy some serious credit for lasting that long as it was only him and Jose Valverde who were left among the full time closers who have yet to blow a save in the 2011 season. It wasn’t the traditional blown save because Hanrahan … Read entire article »
Filed under: Joel Hanrahan, Jose Valverde
Closers With No Blown Saves To Date; Trust Me It’s A Short List
Here we are at June 14th and believe it or not there are still two closers who have yet to blow a save. It won’t be the expected names like Mariano Rivera or Brian Wilson. Nope. One is in the American League, the other National League. If you guessed Joel Hanrahan (Pirates) and Jose Valverde (Tigers) then you are correct and lucky! Joel Hanrahan has had an amazing comeback season in 2011. He has always been blessed … Read entire article »
Filed under: Joel Hanrahan, Jose Valverde
Top Ten Active Major League Baseball Closers
By Todd Farino, www.thecloserreport.com This list is based on closers how have either closed at some point this season or who are actively closing. The ranking does take into account career numbers primarily, but also considers where they are at in their career at this point. 1. Mariano Rivera, NYY (Closer 1997-2011) The greatest closer of all time. Arguably? No. FACT? Yes. Rivera’s flawless mechanics and consistent success has produced stats any closer would dream to have. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Brian Wilson, Francisco Cordero, Francisco Rodriguez, Heath Bell, Huston Street, J.J. Putz, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Valverde, Mariano Rivera, Power Rankings
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 Top 15 Closer Rankings
By Ryan Lester, www.lesterslegends.com Click here to enter the 2011 Fantasy Baseball Team Name Contest Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. . 1. Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants: Wilson led the Majors in saves (48) last year while posting a 1.81 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 93 Ks. . 2. Heath Bell, San Diego Padres: His stats read almost identical to Wilson’s. It’s really a preference thing here. I like Wilson because his starting pitching staff is better. Plus, without Adrian Gonzalez, the Padres could struggle to give him leads. . 3. Neftali Feliz, Texas Rangers: His stuff is filthy. He will get to close right out of the gate. He has a 0.82 WHIP and a .160 BAA in 100-1/3 innings. . 4. Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Andrew Bailey, Brian Wilson, Carlos Marmol, David Aardsma, Francisco Cordero, Francisco Rodriguez, Heath Bell, Huston Street, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, John Axford, Jonathan Broxton, Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Valverde, Mariano Rivera, Neftali Feliz
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