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2011 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report – Week 8

Posted by Todd Lammi on May 16th, 2011

It was not a good week for Brandon League of the Seattle Mariners as he blew three saves, taking three losses in the process. The blown saves were the first of the season for League who had rattled off nine straight save conversions. He hasn’t looked right since saving a game on May 5th. Since that time, he has worked three innings, allowing 12 hits and 10 runs. As long as League is not injured, he should be safe since the Mariners don’t really have any other good options to close currently in their bullpen. Jamey Wright seems to be next in line based on his numbers, but he blew a save last week and has zero saves in his career, while blowing all 11 chances. Not exactly a recipe for success if he takes over. David Pauley has also been pitching well in the Mariners pen with a 1.16 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP, but he also have zero career saves to his credit.

It seems like each week we are talking about the bullpen situation for the St. Louis Cardinals as one blown save gets a guy pulled from the role with so many options in the bullpen. It happened to Eduardo Sanchez last week and Fernando Salas is now back in the saddle again and he earned his fourth save of the season Monday night with Sanchez serving in a set up role.

Whatever bumps in the road Atlanta Braves rookie closer Craig Kimbrel faces, it looks like he has nothing to worry about in his role as closer no matter how well Jonny Venters is throwing. Kimbrel blew his third save of the season on May 11th and since that time has worked in four of five games with Venters not seeing any save chances.

Fernando Rodney does not look like he is any threat to challenge Jordan Walden for the closer role for the La Angeles Angels. Rodney blew to saves within a seven day time period giving him three for the season, along with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP.

Week 7 Closer Stats – American League Saves:

Jose Valverde – 3
Sergio Santos – 2
Jonathan Papelbon – 2
Neftali Feliz – 2

Week 7 Closer Stats – National League Saves:

Ryan Madson – 3
John Axford – 3
Francisco Rodriguez – 3
Leo Nunez – 3
Craig Kimbrel – 2
J.J. Putz – 2

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2010 Waiver Wire – Week 3

Posted by Todd Lammi on April 17th, 2010

Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire.

12 /15 mixed league:

RP - Jim Johnson – takes over as closer in Baltimore with Mike Gonzalez headed to the disabled list.

RP – Kevin Gregg – has assumed the closer role in Toronto from Jason Frasor.

RP - Fernando Rodney – Brian Fuentes is supposed to be back from the disabled list this week  but Rodney has shown he can do the job and could get some save opportunities down the line.

American League only:

OF - Fred Lewis - traded over from the San Francisco Giants, he should see some at bats in a reserve outfielder role.

OF - Lou Montanez – with Felix Pie headed to the disabled list and Nolan Reimold not an every day player due to injuries, Montanez should get some starts in the outfield the next two weeks.

2B - Mike McCoy – getting some time at second base for Toronto with Aaron Hill on the disabled list.

SP - Doug Fister – control pitcher for the Seattle Mariners that allows hitters to put the ball in play and gets ground ball outs. With his home stadium and excellent defensive support, he has some value despite the lack of strikeouts.

National League only:

OF – Justin Maxwell – Maxwell had the chance to win the right field job in spring training after Elijah Dukes was released but failed to capitalize on the chance. Maxwell hit only .100 in spring training going 5-for-50 with 21 strikeouts. He does offer some power and speed but his lack of contact has held him back. With a career minor league batting average of just .258, don’t look for any help in the average category. He did not start the first two games after being recalled but did the start Saturday going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run.

SP – Wade LeBlanc – could see a start or two for San Diego with Chris Young going on the disabled list. Threw the ball well in spring, compiling a 1.96 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 23 innings, though he only struck out 5.8 hitters per nine in nine starts last season. He could have some value in NL only leagues if he stays in the rotation for a longer period of time.

SS - Juan Castro – starts at shortstop with Jimmy Rollins on the disabled list.

OF – Eric Hinske – could see a few more at bats at first base in Atlanta.

SP – Kris Benson – only if you play in an upside down league where you are trying to accumulate the worst stats.

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