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Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby schmidty » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:45 pm

Since I stayed out of an early closer run, I'm left scrambling for guys who could get me saves. It's a 10-team league (shallow enough that I felt I could get away with scrounging for saves after the draft); 6x6 scoring (regular 5x5 with OPS and holds). None of my hitters can be dropped. And don't forget, we count saves (most of the league seems to be going with 3 closers and 2 set-up men in the 3 RP and 2 P roster spots, with 3 SP spots likely more than enough to handle the starters).

Here are my pitchers:

SP: Halladay, Gallardo, Grienke, Nolasco, Baker, Danks, Slowey, Carpenter
RP: Soria, Motte, Sherrill, Kuo, Putz

Motte's a gamble, but sounds promising. And Soria is good. And I think I have 2 top set-up men in Kuo and Putz (should get me holds, with great ratios and Ks). It's that third closer spot that I'm waffling on. Sherrill does technically have the job, so that seems better than someone who doesn't. In a shallow league, I think I have a good chance of beating my league-mates to the punch if Sherrill loses his job to Ray. Though it's not guaranteed.

I know no one really knows anything for sure ... but would anyone in my shoes replace Sherrill now? Percival is on the WW - he's old, but seems to have a firmer hold on the closer job for a better team. And there are still a few "maybes" out there: Ray, Corpas, anyone in Seattle. What do you think? Leave a link, and I'll answer yours in return.
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Re: Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby FantasySportsMaven » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:51 pm

I'd rank them:
Ray
Corpas
Percival
Sherrill

Although since it is a crap shoot right now, you might want to stand pat with Sherill?

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Re: Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby kingman2003 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:58 pm

Is there a way for you to pick up Ray and keep him on your bench without dropping Sherrill? I wouldn't be surprised if Ray ends up the closer as soon as opening day, but I would be hesitant to drop Sherrill until he's formally lost the job.
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Re: Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby SlayeratCP » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:59 pm

Ray if you can stash him. He will start the year as the setup man but his stuff right now is as good as ever and he hasn't allowed a run and only a few hits this spring. He should be the closer by May if he keeps it up.
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Re: Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby mytechmafia » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:18 pm

Ray has the stuff to be the closer and run away with it. If you can accommodate him, I would go for it.
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Re: Better WW closer: Sherrill, Percival, Ray, Corpas?

Postby BronXBombers51 » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:32 pm

After seeing Sherrill's outing today, I cut Corpas and picked up Ray. Take that for what it's worth. I think Ray could be a very nice pickup if he gets to close.
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