Longshot closers for 2011?

[P.S.]

Hey all,

In a keeper league, I'm looking to pick up two pitchers who may be closers next season. They would need to be starting the year as closers, otherwise I would most likely just drop them before the auction. Do you have any thoughts on the guys below?

Here is the list of guys who are available and who I thought had a decent possibility of becoming closers:


Mike Adams
Mike Gonzalez
Ryan Perry
Robinson Tejeda
Brian Fuentes
Jon Rauch
Michael Wuertz
Takashi Saito
Bobby Parnell
Jason Motte

Thanks for the time.

[mblax10]

I think somebody signs Fuentes to close. Gonzalez is under contract with BAL next year. I'd put him somewhere between 30-50% chance in regaining his job by Opening Day. Saito could have a chance if Wagner retires and he's not non-tendered. Everybody else on your list seems like a very long shot.

What about Jordan Walden or Jake McGee? I put both more likely than everybody but Fuentes and maybe Gonzalez. Walden seems likely to get a chance to beat out Rodney in the spring (assuming they don't sign somebody). Soriano & Benoit are FA in TB. I could see McGee getting a serious look.

[P.S.]

I think somebody signs Fuentes to close. Gonzalez is under contract with BAL next year. I'd put him somewhere between 30-50% chance in regaining his job by Opening Day. Saito could have a chance if Wagner retires and he's not non-tendered. Everybody else on your list seems like a very long shot.

What about Jordan Walden or Jake McGee? I put both more likely than everybody but Fuentes and maybe Gonzalez. Walden seems likely to get a chance to beat out Rodney in the spring (assuming they don't sign somebody). Soriano & Benoit are FA in TB. I could see McGee getting a serious look.

Thanks for the information, mblax10. Didn't know Benoit was a FA, I actually picked him up recently. I'll keep Walden and McGee in mind along with the others.

Anyone else have thoughts on the guys in this thread (or other pitchers)?

[mhuhn23]

Mike Gonzalez would be a good choice. Uehara just blew one for me last night in the semifinals. Like another said, Fuentes will likely be signed to be a closer for somebody. I think these 2 have the best probability to close.

[BoBtheMule]

not that it's an exciting prospect but IF the Rangers try to pull Feliz out of the 'pen and into the rotation Francisco or even Scheppers may have a shot at the closers job again.

Bob

[NittanyLions1]

Clay Hensley may have a shot at staying next year's closer for the Marlins. He's looked good in the role and has been a favorite of the organization this year. Of course they could go back to Nunez if he returns to form or they could bring someone else in.

[onitapgr]

Daniel Bard has a decent shot if the Sox don't re-sign Papelbon
Brandon League
Johnny Venters
Ryan Madson
Luke Gregorson
Scott Downs
Jason Frasor
Joba Chamberlain - Hell might freeze over and the Yankees don't re-sign Mo

Thanks for the help with mine

[Padres Fan]

I would go with Mike Gonzalez 1st, then it's tricky, Perry will be a closer soon but when, Fuentes will be signed as a closer somewher so he is my 2nd choice, but keep a eye on Bard if the Sox don't bring back Papelbon

help with mine?
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