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He said last night that Herrera and Holland were both likely unavailable today because they had pitched on consecutive days.
Rosenthal hasn't looked good either. St Louis is in a holding pattern till Motte can get back.
im getting more and more on board with drafting some solid closers and pray they stay healthy.
There was a FBG poster many years ago (on Old Yeller) whose name I can't recall, who had played baseball at Seton Hall with Jason Grilli. I remember he came on the board when Grilli was drafted and really built the guy up, saying he was the next big thing. That hasn't exactly happened, but Grilli way deep into his career, finally getting his big shot as a closer, seems so far to have taken to the job quite well.
Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.
Not that you can base it on one pitch, but did you happen to see the pitch where Molina setup a foot outside to Hanigan and the pitch was inside off the plate and Hanigan fouled it sideways and it hit Molina. Such an awkward play. Anyway, between that one and the one that hit Frazier, he wasn't even close with a few. Only saw him yesterday though.
We had a guy running late for the auction and was on autodraft for the first little bit. We have a league full of guys that don't want to pay money for closers, so we were trying to stick it to him as his autobid kept bidding on top closers.
No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
His ADP was around 150 and he was somewhere in the third or fourth tier of most rankings. His solidness came more from the lack of good alternatives than any extended history of success.No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
I meant Collins but this Royals situation is so confusing, it wouldn't surprise me if Holland starts throwing lefty.derek245583 said:
I know Henderson is the guy taking over there, but he isnt exactly dominant. Alfredo Figaro has good stuff and could be a sleeper there for guys in NL-only leagues or really deep mixed leagues, especially if you can stash him.Eephus said:His ADP was around 150 and he was somewhere in the third or fourth tier of most rankings. His solidness came more from the lack of good alternatives than any extended history of success.shuke said:No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.E-Z Glider said:Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.Annyong said:dparker713 said:
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
/rotowireI know Henderson is the guy taking over there, but he isnt exactly dominant. Alfredo Figaro has good stuff and could be a sleeper there for guys in NL-only leagues or really deep mixed leagues, especially if you can stash him.Eephus said:His ADP was around 150 and he was somewhere in the third or fourth tier of most rankings. His solidness came more from the lack of good alternatives than any extended history of success.shuke said:No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.E-Z Glider said:Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.Annyong said:dparker713 said:
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
Seriously? Are you really trying to say that fantasy advice is copied from another site? Link please, or go F yourself. I dont even read rotowire. Last I checked it was a pay site and I refuse to pay for fantasy advice from a website./rotowireI know Henderson is the guy taking over there, but he isnt exactly dominant. Alfredo Figaro has good stuff and could be a sleeper there for guys in NL-only leagues or really deep mixed leagues, especially if you can stash him.Eephus said:His ADP was around 150 and he was somewhere in the third or fourth tier of most rankings. His solidness came more from the lack of good alternatives than any extended history of success.shuke said:No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.E-Z Glider said:Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.Annyong said:dparker713 said:
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
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I thought it was great analysis.Seriously? Are you really trying to say that fantasy advice is copied from another site? Link please, or go F yourself. I dont even read rotowire. Last I checked it was a pay site and I refuse to pay for fantasy advice from a website./rotowireI know Henderson is the guy taking over there, but he isnt exactly dominant. Alfredo Figaro has good stuff and could be a sleeper there for guys in NL-only leagues or really deep mixed leagues, especially if you can stash him.Eephus said:His ADP was around 150 and he was somewhere in the third or fourth tier of most rankings. His solidness came more from the lack of good alternatives than any extended history of success.shuke said:No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.E-Z Glider said:Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.Annyong said:dparker713 said:
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
Word for word
Again, link please.
Well, giving up 3 baserunners an inning will not allow him to sustain giving up no runs, but as long as he holds leads he'll be secure.
What about Holland, Motte, Soriano?shuke said:No one has considered Axford "solid" for quite some time.E-Z Glider said:Really? Guys like Axford and Holland were considered "solid closers" just a week ago. If anything, this makes me more certain that ignoring closers in the draft is the way to go.Annyong said:dparker713 said:
Of course, I dont really think the start to this season is any different than other seasons. Other than the top 3-4 guys, they all have short leashes.
But the sharp tailing action makes it a legit closer fastball and hard for hitters to handle. He hasn't controlled either the fastball or split consistently yet though. If the control is there, he has two 60 or 70 pitches.
Rondon seems to be pitching well. Small sample size, but 6 K's in 3 2/3 innings pretty good. I know he used to be a starter, but it wouldnt be the first time a starter was converted into a closer.boubucarow said:
He is looking pretty good. His slider/slurve can be dominating and his fastball (velocity and command) has improved since his first outing. Of course, he has been out a long time so I suspect his stuff will get more consistent if he can stay healthy. Sveum is showing trust in him and I could see him creep up the pecking order in the back of the bullpen this year.
Having the best stuff in the bullpen is hardly a guarentee of getting the closer job.
How secure is Holland's job? How is Kershaw's hip?
Holland's job is fine; he got a night off. Kershaw's hip is fine right now, still more of a concern than Strasburg's elbow.
