holds

[Mr Kite]

where can I find info on who will rack up the holds? Its hard to find.

[MasterX1918]

these are the holds leaders from last year. Obviously things would shape up differently this year with guys like Soriano, Jenks and others in different roles that would likely net them more holds.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/pitching/_ ... fied/false

[Toaster Oven]

ESPN's Closer Depth Chart might be a good place to start your research:

http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseb ... erorgchart

In general, the guys in the "Next In Line" column are going to be in the best position for holds, but a number of guys in the "Stealth" and "Looming" columns will be, too.

[skjelstrom]

I always completely ignore holds in my holds league.

[mblax10]

Looking at last year's hold leaders is a good way to over pay for holds guys and end up disappointed.

[Trainer of Dolphins]

There is a reason they say don't overpay for holds. Usually if you keep an eye out you can find someone better than whoever was projected to have holds before the season. I keep my rps for holds on cheap contracts so I can cut for someone else if they aren't cutting the mustard

[intense]

I am in a 6x6 league where SV/Holds are 1 category.

It's an auction league so I am hoping some people will overpay for closers which are completely useless IMO.

Anyone have a projection list or thoughts on top holds guys for 2011?

[soty]

I always completely ignore holds in my holds league.

Thinking about doing the same thing this year or at least not drafting them until the final rounds. Seems like there are always guys (like SP's) that come out of now where. Rather spend a pick on a bat or SP.

[MasterX1918]

i'm really bored so here's a quick run down of some of the top holds guys/ best relievers who aren't closing games

Rafael Soriano NYY
Mike Adams SD
Luke Gregersen SD
Hong-Chi Kuo LAA
Ryan Madson PHI
Daniel Bard BOS
Sergio Romo SF
Matt Capps MIN
Brandon League SEA
Chris Sale CWS
Aroldis Chapman CIN
Octavio Dotel TOR
Brian Fuentes OAK
Jonny Venters ATL
Rafael Betancourt COL
Peter Moylan ATL
Tyler Clippard WAS
Joaquin Benoit DET
Bobby Jenks BOS
Scott Downs LAA
Takashi Saito MIL
Kevin Gregg BAL
Evan Meek PIT
Jason Motte STL
Mike Gonzalez BAL
Kerry Wood CHC
Sean Burnett WAS
Jon Rauch TOR
Michael Wuertz OAK
Darren O'Day TEX
Clay Hensley FLA
Grant Balfour OAK
Kenley Jansen LAD
Dan Wheeler BOS
Jason Frasor TOR
Matt Guerrier LAD
Nick Masset CIN
Darren Oliver TEX
Arthur Rhodes TEX
Sean Marshall CHC
Kyle McClellan STL
Alexi Ogando TEX
George Sherrill ATL
Jose Contreras PHI
Pedro Feliciano NYY
David Robertson NYY
Bobby Parnell NYM
Sergio Santos CWS
Jose Mijares MIN
JC Romero PHI
Mitch Boggs STL
Wilton Lopez HOU
Matt Lindstrom COL
Jesse Crain CWS
Kevin Jepsen LAA
Henry Rodriguez WAS
Jeremy Affeldt SF
Matt Belisle COL
Joba Chamberlain NYY

[shawngee03]

do not draft a holder until your last few rounds. ive being playing holds for about 5 years now...every year i draft the top guys from last year and they end up doing nothing. why? i have no idea. but holds seem to have no consistency or level of prediction.

just ride the hot guy each week and cross your fingers