Middle Relievers - OK to have their Closer?

[ike301]

So I've the wire has been flirting with me. I have Rivera and Hoffman, and in dire need of some MRs to get SOs and lower ERA/WHIP.

Linebrink and Farnsworth on the wire. Would it be smart to pick these guys up even though I have the primary closer for the corresponding team?

It shouldn't matter, right?

HELP BEFORE THEY GET SNAPPED UP!

[Havok1517]

I'm all for linebrick! not so much for Frans though. He's an be pretty crazy on era's sometimes, high K's though.

[cards05]

I agree. Let's wait and see with Farns. I'm betting he'll be there later for you. Also, we would need to see who you intend to drop for these pitchers...

[ike301]

I agree. Let's wait and see with Farns. I'm betting he'll be there later for you. Also, we would need to see who you intend to drop for these pitchers...

Yahoo H2H 5X5 10 Team (0-0-0)

C: Posada
1: Sexson
2: B Roberts
3: A Rod
SS: J Reyes
3OF: Abreu, Podsednik, Lane
Util: Mench
BN: Overbay, Alou, Ellis, B Hall, Lowell

2SP: Pettitte, Garcia,
2RP: Rivera, Hoffman
3P: L Hernandez, Mussina, Schilling

R H HR RBI SB K E AVG W SV BB K ERA WHIP


prolly drop ellis and lowell.

[ike301]

but the question still remains unanswered. is it ok to have the MR and Closer from the same team. Does it make sense to do that?

[Iconoclastic]

It's more than preferable- you would rather have your closers' MR than someone else's MR since if your closers get hurt you'll still have the Saves on that team.

[curious_george_43545]

It's more than preferable- you would rather have your closers' MR than someone else's MR since if your closers get hurt you'll still have the Saves on that team.

I agree.

[cards05]

Yes, it makes sense for a couple of reasons. If your intentions are to simply better your ERA and WHIP, the question is moot. Why would it matter at all? Also, when you have a closer and his team's next best reliever you have closer insurance. I really cannot think of a disadvantage to having a closer/MR from the same team. Unless, of course, there is better talent on the WW. But, that holds true for any MR regardless of team affiliation.

[cards05]

I apologize for posting the same things you guys said, my internet's running a little slow tonight...

[George_Foreman]

By picking up primary set-up guys for your closers, you minimize risk, since if your closer gets hurt, you'll have his replacement. There's absolutly no problem doing that, IMO.