Eephus
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Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.
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Closers, Closers in waiting, and Middle relief...... (1 Viewer)
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So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Eephus said:Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.rodg12 said:Limp Ditka said:
Just got a save...
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Not based on the last five years of Farnsy performance, not really.So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Eephus said:Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.rodg12 said:Limp Ditka said:
Just got a save...
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4 of the last 5.Not based on the last five years of Farnsy performance, not really.So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Eephus said:Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.rodg12 said:Limp Ditka said:
Just got a save...
He was pretty solid in TB in 2011.
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Well it's not like recent history shines too brightly on Dice-K either...Not based on the last five years of Farnsy performance, not really.So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Eephus said:Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.rodg12 said:Limp Ditka said:
Just got a save...
Don Quixote
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Grilli put on the DL.
Doctor Detroit
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Josh Fields can go straight to hell.
Doctor Detroit
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What is Dice K's history as a short reliever?Well it's not like recent history shines too brightly on Dice-K either...Not based on the last five years of Farnsy performance, not really.So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.
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I have both him and Lindstrom in Cake, completely ruined a great Strasburg outing. I HATE CLOSERS!!!!!!
Eephus
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It's shortWhat is Dice K's history as a short reliever?Well it's not like recent history shines too brightly on Dice-K either...Not based on the last five years of Farnsy performance, not really.So best odds are Farnsworth keeps the job for now...right?Proven closer Kyle Farnsworth pitched 3 out of the last 4 games.
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Oh Fernando....
MAC_32
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he owes Smoak a steak dinner. All weekend. For his whole family.
shadyridr
Footballguy
i was going against him in a pts league where blown saves, losses, and ers are negative pts and saves are ten points. He scored -13 last night!
pollardsvision
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I was really starting to think that maybe a solid closer had just slipped right under the radar in all this HOU mess.
Now, he's given up 8R in his last 0.1 inning pitched.
pollardsvision
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I like this approach. Kind of like Hermione and Harry not being afraid to say Voldemort's name.
shadyridr
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oh the blow up is coming. It always does
Premier
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I picked up Bass and Albers a while ago thinking one would get the job. But Bass sucks and Albers got hurt at the wrong time. I'm not sure there will be anybody in Houston worth holding onto.
pollardsvision
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Still trying to decide whether to keep Fields or grab Qualls. I want out of this altogether, but I can't afford to cut spec saves (Frieri owner). No matter how desperate though, I will not own 2 HOU RP's. A man has to have standards.
I'll roll with Qualls, I think. He actually wasn't terrible last year, and he's you know, proven.
pollardsvision
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Hey, who do you guys "like" more Qualls or any of the OAK gaggle (Gregerson, Doolittle, Cook)?
Gotta be Qualls, right?
Gotta be Qualls, right?
MAC_32
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maybe I'm on an island here, but I try to stay away from Qualls types this time of year, they can wreck your ratios while chasing saves. Establish ratios, chase saves later. Roster skills now.
MAC_32
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Michael Kohn and Gonzalez Germen have missed a lot of bats and are in situations that could net them saves eventually. Deep league, but I added them today. Short term help with ratios and ks, potential long term save options. AJ Ramos too, but he is behind a more established closer.
pollardsvision
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I'm sure it's league dependent, but I'm definitely in the "just chase saves" camp. Though I play in a league without generic "P" spots. If you go an extended period of time without 3 guys getting saves, you really can't make that up later in the season (unless you get a Dice-K and he's getting saves).
I'd love to protect the ratios, but it's almost impossible to walk through the saves minefield unscathed. Hell, this is one of the few seasons I actually paid a little bit for decent closers ($30/$200 for 5 guys) because it seemed to offer more value compared to other positions this year. Balfour, Nathan, and Frieri certainly aren't helping the ratios to this point (not that that's any big surprise on the latter).
jamny
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I've managed to avoid most of the bloodbath with KRod, Uehara and Santos (at least early on, now on the bench)
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In my 12 team home league, one owner decided to punt saves.
He's currently in first.
He's currently in first.
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Limp Ditka
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Dice K gets 9th inning duties at home in a tie game
Doctor Detroit
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Raul Valdes (no relation to Juan or Ismael) in for the save for the Astros.
Here's an idea Dr D, drop all Astros relievers and don't pick up another one in 2014.
Thanks, Godspeed.
Here's an idea Dr D, drop all Astros relievers and don't pick up another one in 2014.
Thanks, Godspeed.
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Limp Ditka
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Farnsworth gets the 10th and gives up a jack to Salty
Dice K takes over, doesn't he?
Ridiculous value as a SP eligible guy.
Dice K takes over, doesn't he?
Ridiculous value as a SP eligible guy.
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OMG I have all these terrible closers on one particular team, just killing me. Santos meltdown tonight, I give up. I should have just punted saves. 
Northern Voice
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Santos will not get Jays next save opp. If speculating, I'd grab Cecil but Loup Delabar could be in there too, get well soon Casey :(
pollardsvision
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Not groundbreaking and, for most, not terribly important, but Porter said Qualls and Bass will share closer duties.
I think I'm sticking with the proven closer Qualls. Bass seems keep getting used in multi-inning situations and doesn't strike anybody out. Or maybe Porter's old school and wants a closer out there 2-3 innings at a time.
I think I'm sticking with the proven closer Qualls. Bass seems keep getting used in multi-inning situations and doesn't strike anybody out. Or maybe Porter's old school and wants a closer out there 2-3 innings at a time.
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jamny
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thx, love fill in closers that you know, already pitch well
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