2011 CLOSERS THREAD

[converge241]

Casilla with another save! Wont see the chance tomorrow though FYI

He and guys like Motte must be helping those owners who invested (cheap likely) down the stretch

[A Fleshner Fantasy]

Casilla with another save! Wont see the chance tomorrow though FYI

He and guys like Motte must be helping those owners who invested (cheap likely) down the stretch

You said it about Motte. He's been a freaking god send these playoffs.

[AHF]

Does it look like Jim Johnson is now closing for Baltimore for those chasing cheap saves?

[A Fleshner Fantasy]

Does it look like Jim Johnson is now closing for Baltimore for those chasing cheap saves?

Yes, and he's actually not bad, so his ERA and WHIP won't kill you.

[Tennessee Jed]

If the Cubs/'Stros game is called due to rain, does that mean Melancon gets the save?

[chadalac99]

What are the chances Farnsworth regains closer role in TB? He's been out a couple weeks now and has just begun to throw from short distances. He's scheduled to throw off the mound and could pitch in-game in the upcoming series vs the Yanks. Is there any chance he regains the closer role before the end of the season? I have Peralta and Farnsworth but if he isn't going to come back there is no reason for him to take up a roster spot.

[bayside]

great day for Kimbrel and Motte owners who made the finals!

[pizzaboy76]

Nunez out as FLA's closer. Cishek in.

[Shermanator]

What are the chances Farnsworth regains closer role in TB? He's been out a couple weeks now and has just begun to throw from short distances. He's scheduled to throw off the mound and could pitch in-game in the upcoming series vs the Yanks. Is there any chance he regains the closer role before the end of the season? I have Peralta and Farnsworth but if he isn't going to come back there is no reason for him to take up a roster spot.

Latest from Rotoworld

Latest NewsRecent NewsKyle Farnsworth (elbow) said "everything felt good" after throwing 45 pitches off a mound Wednesday.Farnsworth hasn't pitched since September 10 due to a tender elbow, but hopes to be available when the Rays return home Friday. Joel Peralta should continue to handle save chances during his absence. Sep 21 - 12:26 PM

Im going to roll with Peralta at least for now

[SpecialFNK]

dropping this in the end of the 2011 closers thread.
who are the expected closers for 2012?

New York - Mariano Rivera
Boston - Andrew Bailey
Tampa Bay - Kyle Farnsworth
Toronto - Sergio Santos
Baltimore - Kevin Gregg
Detroit - Jose Valverde
Cleveland - Chris Perez
Chicago - Matt Thornton?
Minnesota - Matt Capps
Kansas City - Joakim Soria
Texas - Joe Nathan
Los Angeles - Jordan Walden
Oakland - Grant Balfour? Brian Fuentes?
Seattle - Brandon League
Philadelphia - Jonathan Papelbon
Atlanta - Craig Kimbrel
Washington - Drew Storen
New York - Frank Francisco
Miami - Heath Bell
Milwaukee - John Axford
St. Louis - Jason Motte?
Cincinnati - Ryan Madsen
Pittsburgh - Joel Hanrahan
Chicago - Carlos Marmol
Houston - Brandon Lyon? Wilton Lopez?
Arizona - JJ Putz
San Francisco - Brian Wilson
Los Angeles - Javy Guerra? Kenley Jansen?
Colorado - Rafael Betancourt
San Diego - Huston Street

Francisco Cordero is still out there as a free agent. where can he go? what team that could use a closer would sign him?