Future Closers

[hayseed]

Who are some young players expected to step into setup/closing roles in the near future, ala 2007 or 2008? There are quite a few closers who are starting to get up there in age, are there prospects being groomed or will their setup men simply take over?

I need some help in my dynasty league, and am looking to take a flier on a couple of cheap relievers who could become big time players.

[Mookie4ever]

Tankersley - Marlins
Anthony Lerew - Braves

[Havok1517]

here are some from awhile back that were listed

http://www.fantasybaseballcafe.com/foru ... ht=closers

[flowbee]

Pat Neshek...If he or Nathan gets traded or move on in the next 2 years

[Mercer Boy]

If Mike Gonzalez ever gets traded from the Pirates (which he may, who knows ), Dave Littlefield has said before that they like Matt Capps as possible closer material. He's been pretty good so far this year (almost 50 K's against 6 BB - 3 were IBB! ), so I understand why.

[IllinoisBandit]

If Bray doesn't start next year, I think he will be closing for the Reds.

[Havok1517]

If Bray doesn't start next year, I think he will be closing for the Reds.

not out of the question, though I think Balfour might be a factor as well.

[IllinoisBandit]

Also Villareal I think still has a shot at some point with Atlanta, but that may be more of a long shot.

[SmartassBoiler]

Anthony Lerew - Braves

What about Joey Devine?

[Super Manny]

Here's a list of guys off the top of my head. I haven't included teams with a young closer who figures to keep the role through 2008 (Orioles - Ray, Blue Jays - Ryan, White Sox - Jenks, Angels - K-Rod, etc.). Of course, this is by no means a complete list, but should fit the bill well, I hope.

Atlanta Braves - Joey Devine/Anthony Larew
Arizona Diamondbacks - Brandon Medders/Tony Pena
Boston Red Sox - Craig Hansen (if Papelbon returns to SP role)
Chicago Cubs - Kerry Wood
Cincinnati Reds - Bill Bray/Grant Balfour
Cleveland Indians - Fernando Cabrera/Fausto Carmona/Brian Sikorski
Colorado Rockies - Ramon Ramirez
Florida Marlins - Taylor Tankersley/Logan Kensing
Los Angeles Dodgers - Jonathon Broxton
Milwaukee Brewers - Jose Capellan
Pittsburgh Pirates - Matt Capps
San Diego Padres - Scott Cassidy
San Francisco Giants - Brian Wilson
Seattle Mariners - Rafael Soriano
St. Louis Cardinals - Adam Wainwright
Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Seth McClung/Edwin Jackson/Chad Orvella/Juan Salas