Eephus
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Today was the deadline for his contract becoming guaranteed for the entire season. The Madoffs saved $750K by releasing him.
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Closers, Closers in waiting, and Middle relief...... (1 Viewer)
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Doctor Detroit
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rodg12
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Today it was Frieri with the hold and Smith in the 9th.
Eephus
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Long Ball Larry
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Chemical X
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750k or $750.00?
Mr. Pickles
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Redwes25
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sporthenry
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I hate closers. Anybody axed saves from their league?
Is Crain still the favorite to become closer in Houston once he gets back?
Is Crain still the favorite to become closer in Houston once he gets back?
rodg12
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Premier
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Fariq
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He is set to close tonight.
Dickie Dunn
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I pretty much punt saves in my 6x6 and some league owners ridicule me for it. Just not worth it continually chasing this nonsense.
Limp Ditka
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Literally have the Zach Britton transaction entered and ready to go.
Northern Voice
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Betances YTD numbers are insane
Wrigley
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Premier
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If Balfour keeps imploding, I think the Rays go to Leo Nunez next. If anybody is tracking that sort of thing.
McGee is easily the best reliever in the pen but Joe rightfully likes to bring him in come the 6th or 7th to get out of their biggest jams.
McGee is easily the best reliever in the pen but Joe rightfully likes to bring him in come the 6th or 7th to get out of their biggest jams.
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pollardsvision
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We thought about it a couple years ago, but as annoying as it is, chasing saves is just part of the game. Annoying, stupid, maddening, but part of the game.
Plus, saves really help grease the wheels to make trades happen.
I don't miss wins one iota, but I think I'd miss saves.
pollardsvision
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I was all fired up for Jenrry (paid $14/$200 after dropping $16 on Jeurys 2 days ago)that I missed Britton ($22). Ugh. Both could be gold in my league without P spots.
Limp Ditka
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For me, I have 8 pitching slots available. Basically 4 SP, 3 RP and a flex. To have closers that you can put into a SP slot is such an advantage.pollardsvision said:
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I am pro this idea but not in a league that employs it.
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jamny
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MAC_32
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i never do in our March auction, but if my picks don't pan out I did bag it once in my 7x7. Knock on wood but I looked to have guessed right this year.
jamny
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We had a guy in a 6x6 that did it every year and always did well. He won 3 years in a row at one point.
eta: innings were a category.
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Dickie Dunn
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We have guys that try to carry 4-5-6 closers and keep piling up saves (10-team league). I have Perkins and Soria, had Hoover and Gregerson for a bit, but I've had much better success in the past with only a couple of legit closers and loading up on starters and a small offensive bench.
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Limp Ditka
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Heath Bell gets a minor league deal with the O's
Id ask why people still think he can pitch after throwing up a 4.91 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP since leaving SD, but I already know the answer
roven:
Id ask why people still think he can pitch after throwing up a 4.91 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP since leaving SD, but I already know the answer
roven:
Doctor Detroit
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Francona said he likes Allen in the set-up role best, and he's been using him as a stopper in innings outside the 8th. Until Shaw blows one, seems like a good plan.GordonGekko said:
Galileo
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I have reached the point where I think I just need to punt saves...Veras, Johnson, Santos, Valverde, Broxton, Smith, Farnsworth...it has been quie a ride. I would continue to chase, but I have fallen too far behind. I could try and grab Qualls or Britton, but I would probably need to continually roll out 3 closers (we play any combo of 9 pitchers) to come close to catching others. These two guys are not enough IMO. The other obstacle is that we have limited waiver moves. Between closer woes and injuries, I have already burned 8 of my 15 moves. I can't afford to keep chasing.
I also have the league's worst WHIP, but I am thinking I may have an easier time gaining some places in WHIP than I would saves. my current staff...
Hernandez
Shields
Wilson
Kluber
Peralta
Bailey
Lincecum
Cingrani (DL)
Broxton
Smith
Johnson
So, what's the best way to do this? Should I replace those last three names with a couple of starters like Kuechal, Lyles, Bauer, Simon, ... Or should I look to add a couple RPs like Betances, Wade Davis, Will Smith, Cody Allen who may be able to nudge my WHIP (and ERA) in the right direction over time with just a few innings per week.
I also have the league's worst WHIP, but I am thinking I may have an easier time gaining some places in WHIP than I would saves. my current staff...
Hernandez
Shields
Wilson
Kluber
Peralta
Bailey
Lincecum
Cingrani (DL)
Broxton
Smith
Johnson
So, what's the best way to do this? Should I replace those last three names with a couple of starters like Kuechal, Lyles, Bauer, Simon, ... Or should I look to add a couple RPs like Betances, Wade Davis, Will Smith, Cody Allen who may be able to nudge my WHIP (and ERA) in the right direction over time with just a few innings per week.
Limp Ditka
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Why in the #### is Jim Johnson being used in the 6th inning?
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Premier
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I was wondering what happened to that post.
Fariq
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who is that and how did he pass away?
Limp Ditka
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Lindstrom just tweeted his ankle and was removed. No idea who takes over if it's a long term thing
Doctor Detroit
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Utter Chaos
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Possible Ronald Belisario. I saw the play and it didn't look like Lindstrom sprained it. I just hope it's nothing serious like a torn Achilles or something like that.
shadyridr
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first twtter injury ever?
Doctor Detroit
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I think by August he's the closer, but I'd think they'd work him in throughout the month of June into higher and higher pressure spots to see how he responds. They can use Rosenthal for 2 innings in high leverage spots, which seems to work better for that team this year.
Limp Ditka
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Lindstrom to DL
