Closers List

[Mateo de Lorenzo]

So, I am trying to put together a list of closers and set up men for each team. Was hoping some other, more knowledgeable forum members could weigh in. Some are just speculation and some teams I have no idea. Thanks.

NYY-- Mariano, Robertson
BOS-- Bailey, Melancon
TB Farnsworth, Peralta
TOR Santos, Jannsen
BAL Johnson, Gregg

CHW Thornton, Crain
DET Valverde, Benoit
MIN Capps, Perkins
CLE Perez, Sipp/Pestano
KC Soria/Broxton

OAK Fuentes, Santos
ANA Walden, Downs
TEX Nathan, Adams
SEA League, Aardsma

PHI Papelbon, Bastardo
NYM F. Rodriguez, Parnell
MIA Bell, Cishek
ATL Kimbrel, Venters
WAS Storen, Clippard

STL Salas/Motte?, Motte/Salas
MIL Axford, Rodriguez
CHC Marmol, Wood
PIT Hanrahan, Veras
CIN Marshall, (Cordero is FA)
HOU Wilton Lopez, ???

ARZ Putz, Hernandez
SFG Wilson, Casilla
LAD Guerra, Jansen
SD Street, Chad Qualls?
COL Betancourt

[Smileyman9]

Colorado is looking like Rafael Betancourt; Street was traded to San Diego, so I'm guessing he'll be closing there.

Also, Yankees setup is likely Rafael Soriano providing he's healthy

[ensanimal]

I think Janssen will be the "setup" man for the Jays. I'd like him used though whenever the situation arises that you need to get an out or more. Camp could also be in the mix.

[kab21]

here are some the situations that interest me. Of course a lot will happen by draft time. I am watching Melancon and Guerra since I own them in a dynasty (or 20 player keeper plus big minors) and I need to cut somebody.

BOS-- Melancon, Bard (reversed?) - Bard to the rotation and I think they'll sign a closer
CHW ???, ??? - hmm... Who's the pickup here?
CLE Perez, Sipp/Pestano - perez was awful last year and his luck is going to run out. Pestano might be on a couple of my teams since Sipp is a lefty.
OAK Bailey, Balfour - Is Balfour the next in line if Bailey is traded this winter
NYM Parnell, Isringhausen - do they stick with Parnell or sign somebody? He could be an outstanding 15th rd value next year.
CIN Cordero, Bray - cordero is a FA so this spot is open AFAIK
HOU ???, ??? - Wilton Lopez?
LAD Guerra, Jansen - Kenley = Kimbrel Can he not implode at the wrong time again and take away the job from the lesser talented Guerra?
SD Street is the man
COL Betancourt could be a could value closer this year

[silverZ]

Reed will most likely be the guy in CHW sooner rather than later. (shhhhh...don't hype him up)

[MasterX1918]

OAK Bailey, Balfour - Is Balfour the next in line if Bailey is traded this winter

probably Fuentes, but they also have Fautino Santos who is dirty

NYM Parnell, Isringhausen - do they stick with Parnell or sign somebody? He could be an outstanding 15th rd value next year.

they signed Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco and I think they intend to let one of them close games initially though I wouldn't be surprised if Parnell fell back into the role. Isringhausen is gone and Frank Francisco is probably second in line.

CIN Cordero, Bray

Cordero is gone (for now) Sean Marshall is the man at the moment

CHW ???, ??? - hmm... Who's the pickup here?

i'm pretty sure Chicago traded Santos with the intention of making Thornton the closer but Chris Sale could be relegated to the role if the fails in the Rotation. Same thing goes for the Red Sox with Bard and Texas with Feliz.

MIA Bell, ???

Oviedo/Leo Nunez is still on the team.

HOU ???, ???

Wilton Lopez might be the best reliever they have but he's no closer, the position might go to David Carpenter or Juan Abreu but who knows

[Mateo de Lorenzo]

OAK Bailey, Balfour - Is Balfour the next in line if Bailey is traded this winter

probably Fuentes, but they also have Fautino Santos who is dirty

NYM Parnell, Isringhausen - do they stick with Parnell or sign somebody? He could be an outstanding 15th rd value next year.

they signed Jon Rauch and Frank Francisco and I think they intend to let one of them close games initially though I wouldn't be surprised if Parnell fell back into the role. Isringhausen is gone and Frank Francisco is probably second in line.

CIN Cordero, Bray

Cordero is gone (for now) Sean Marshall is the man at the moment

CHW ???, ??? - hmm... Who's the pickup here?

i'm pretty sure Chicago traded Santos with the intention of making Thornton the closer but Chris Sale could be relegated to the role if the fails in the Rotation. Same thing goes for the Red Sox with Bard and Texas with Feliz.

MIA Bell, ???

Oviedo/Leo Nunez is still on the team.

HOU ???, ???

Wilton Lopez might be the best reliever they have but he's no closer, the position might go to David Carpenter or Juan Abreu but who knows

Yeah but Nunez is still in the DR dealing with the legal issues hes facing and is still currently on the restricted list.

[TopChuckie]

Yeah but Nunez is still in the DR dealing with the legal issues hes facing and is still currently on the restricted list.

If Nunez doesn't make it back to the Marlins, and maybe even if he does, Cishek should be the setup man and first in line should something happen to Bell.

[MasterX1918]

I'm also pretty certain that showalter plans to use Jim Johnson as his closer instead of Gregg

[kab21]

I forgot about the Mets getting Francisco and Rauch. Rauch isn't very good imo although he's a solid 7th inning guy. Right now I would favor Francisco as the closer but both Francisco and Parnell are prone to implosions. Either of them could be named closer and then yanked after 2 spectacular April implosions.

Thornton is the best RP'er on the sox but he has two things working against him. He imploded at the wrong time last year and he's a lefty. I doubt the rookie (Reed) will factor in as closer this year unless trades or multiple implosions happen. Crain is also a possibility.

I don't understand why Fuentes is mentioned. he's becoming pretty mediocre and he's a lefty. After Bailey there are a lot of interesting options but none stand out other than Balfour.

I really don't understand why people say X pitcher isn't a closer. Wilton Lopez is their best option imo.