2010 CLOSERS THREAD

[AquaMan2342]

Perry will get save opps if Valverde is hurt.

[Havok1517]

Rock Solid
Solid
Safe
Shaky
Volatile
Out of Options
Current Closer
Top Closer Prospect
Destined for Rotation
Trade Candidate
Looking over his shoulder
Injured/Disabled
Suspended/Bereavement

Note:The purpose of this thread is to denote job security and identify an alternate closer when the interim closer cannot close.

NL EAST
ATLANTA BRAVES – C. Krimbel RHP , J. Venters LHP, P. Moylan RHP, A. Vizcaino RHP
FLORIDA MARLINS – L. Nunez RHP , R. Webb RHP, J. Ceda RHP, J. Marinez RHP
NEW YORK METS – F. Rodriguez RHP , B. Parnell RHP, Ol. Perez LHP, J. Familia RHP
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES – B. Lidge RHP , J. Contreras RHP, R. Madson RHP, S. Mathieson RHP
WASHINGTON NATIONALS – D. Storen RHP , T. Clippard RHP, S. Burnett LHP, H. Rodriguez RHP

NL CENTRAL
CHICAGO CUBS – C. Marmol RHP , K. Wood RHP, A. Guzman RHP, J. Russell LHP
CINCINNATI REDS – F. Cordero RHP , A. Chapman LHP , N. Masset RHP, D. Joseph LHP
HOUSTON ASTROS – B. Lyon RHP , W. Lopez RHP, M. Melancon RHP, S. Gervacio RHP
MILWAUKEE BREWERS – J. Axford RHP , T. Saito RHP, L. Hawkins RHP, Z. Braddock LHP
SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS – R. Franklin RHP , J. Motte RHP, K. McClellan RHP, E. Sanchez RHP
PITTSBURGH PIRATES – E. Meek RHP , J. Hanrahan RHP, S. Gallagher RHP, D. Moreno RHP

NL WEST
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS – J. Putz RHP , J. Gutierrez RHP, D. Hernandez RHP, K. Munson RHP
COLORADO ROCKIES – H. Street RHP , M. Lindstrom RHP, R. Betancourt RHP, C. Weathers LHP
LOS ANGELES DODGERS – J. Broxton RHP , H. Kuo LHP, M. Guerrier RHP, K. Jansen RHP
SAN DIEGO PADRES – H. Bell RHP , M. Adams RHP, L. Gregerson RHP, A. Portillo RHP
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS – B. Wilson RHP , J. Affeldt LHP, S. Romo RHP, H. Sosa RHP

AL EAST
BALTIMORE ORIOLES – K. Gregg RHP , M. Gonzalez LHP, K. Uehara RHP, W. Pelzer RHP
BOSTON RED SOX – J. Papelbon RHP , D. Bard RHP, B. Jenks RHP, A. Wilson RHP
NEW YORK YANKEES – M. Rivera RHP , J. Chamberlain RHP , D. Marte LHP, A. Brackman RHP
TAMPA BAY RAYS – J. McGee LHP , J. Howell LHP, A. Russell RHP, A. Torres LHP
TORONTO BLUE JAYS – O. Dotel RHP , J. Frasor RHP, C. Janssen RHP, Z. Stewart RHP

AL CENTRAL
CLEVELAND INDIANS – C. Perez RHP , T. Sipp LHP, J. Lewis RHP, J. Todd RHP
CHICAGO WHITE SOX – C. Sale LHP , M. Thornton LHP, J. Crain RHP, S. Rodriguez LHP
DETROIT TIGERS – J. Valverde RHP , J. Benoit RHP, J. Zumaya RHP, C. Ruffin RHP
KANSAS CITY ROYALS – J. Soria RHP , J. Jeffress RHP, R. Tejada RHP, C. Rosa RHP
MINNESOTA TWINS – J. Nathan RHP , M. Capps LHP, J. Mijares LHP, C. Gutierrez RHP

AL WEST
LOS ANGELES ANGELS – F. Rodney RHP , K. Jepsen RHP, S. Downs LHP, J. Whalden RHP
OAKLAND ATHLETICS – A. Bailey RHP , R. Harden RHP, J. Devine RHP, F. De Los Santos RHP
SEATTLE MARINERS – D. Aardsma RHP , B. League RHP, D. Cortes RHP, J. Fields RHP
TEXAS RANGERS – N. Feliz RHP , F. Francisco RHP, A. Ogando RHP, T. Sheppers RHP

Reportedly Out for the Year

Unsigned Relievers of Interest
B. Fuentes LHP
T. Hoffman RHP
C. Qualls RHP
J. Rauch RHP
R. Soriano RHP

Possible Future Foreign Imports
Chiba Lotte Marines - Kazuya Fukuura (LHP)
Chunichi Dragons - Hitoki Iwase (LHP)
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks - Takahiro Mahara (RHP)
Hashin Tigers - Kyuji Fujikawa (LHP)
Hiroshima Toyo Carp - Katsuhiro Nagakawa (RHP)
Orix Buffaloes - Daisuke Katoh (RHP)
Yakult Swallows - Hirotoshi Ishii (LHP), Chang Yong Lim (RHP)
Yokohama BayStars - Hayato Terahara (RHP)
Yomiuri Giants - Kiyoshi Toyoda (RHP), Tetsuya Yamaguchi (LHP)

[Oatsdad]

Looking closer and closer that Chapman will become the Reds closer soon.

Could be. I officially bailed on Cordero after this weekend. I have him in a league that's tight for closers, but he's killing me - managed to snag Clay Hensley instead...

[West]

Madson looking strong lately and Lidge has a meltdown tonight, walking 3 and a hit while trying to close the door...those in hold/deeper leagues could stash Madson as he has been valuable as a setup man with good ratios and k rates. Contreras could be in the mix as well as he got the save in relief of Lidge.

Valverde is back tonight; earlier Perry gave up 2 runs in an inning and a third.

[Dan Lambskin]

Madson looking strong lately and Lidge has a meltdown tonight, walking 3 and a hit while trying to close the door...those in hold/deeper leagues could stash Madson as he has been valuable as a setup man with good ratios and k rates. Contreras could be in the mix as well as he got the save in relief of Lidge.

he gave up a run when they had a 10-4 lead...lots of closers dont bring their best stuff in mop-up duty

in his 6 prior appearances he's given up 0 runs, 2 hits and 2 walks with 4 saves...not sure why you think they'd even consider yanking him

...and i'm guessing in deep holds leagues Madson is already owned

[DbacksRback]

Madson looking strong lately and Lidge has a meltdown tonight, walking 3 and a hit while trying to close the door...those in hold/deeper leagues could stash Madson as he has been valuable as a setup man with good ratios and k rates. Contreras could be in the mix as well as he got the save in relief of Lidge.

he gave up a run when they had a 10-4 lead...lots of closers dont bring their best stuff in mop-up duty

in his 6 prior appearances he's given up 0 runs, 2 hits and 2 walks with 4 saves...not sure why you think they'd even consider yanking him

...and i'm guessing in deep holds leagues Madson is already owned

I afree besides last night which wasnt a save op, Lidge has been great since July 31:
.52 era, 12/13 in saves, .119 OBA

[West]

Madson looking strong lately and Lidge has a meltdown tonight, walking 3 and a hit while trying to close the door...those in hold/deeper leagues could stash Madson as he has been valuable as a setup man with good ratios and k rates. Contreras could be in the mix as well as he got the save in relief of Lidge.

he gave up a run when they had a 10-4 lead...lots of closers dont bring their best stuff in mop-up duty

in his 6 prior appearances he's given up 0 runs, 2 hits and 2 walks with 4 saves...not sure why you think they'd even consider yanking him

...and i'm guessing in deep holds leagues Madson is already owned

Regardless, they still pulled him for Contreras...Did I say anywhere that they'd yank him from the closer role? I simply mentioned that Madson has been solid lately and Lidge couldn't throw a strike. The situation bears watching.

[Element]

Leyland is saying that Valverde is unavailable until his elbow settles down. He also says Coke will get any chances. As a Valverde owner, I need to do something. I can 1 add/drop remaining and we do not have a bench. Kuo, Sale, Storen, Hensley, Gutierrez, Uehara, Hanrahan & Takahashi are all available. I need to make this one count. I'm in 2nd and they guy I'm chasing down is on my butt in saves. Wagner is my only other closer. Someone pick one..

[rookies and cream]

Leyland is saying that Valverde is unavailable until his elbow settles down. He also says Coke will get any chances. As a Valverde owner, I need to do something. I can 1 add/drop remaining and we do not have a bench. Kuo, Sale, Storen, Hensley, Gutierrez, Uehara, Hanrahan & Takahashi are all available. I need to make this one count. I'm in 2nd and they guy I'm chasing down is on my butt in saves. Wagner is my only other closer. Someone pick one..

I'd go with Kuo out of those options

[BitterDodgerFan]

just go with the guy on the team that has most games left and weaker opponents.