by Simon Bonesteel » Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:31 am
I don't think Jim Johnson should be considered a lock. So much of his performance last year was fluky. He's a low-strikeout guy who got lucky on a large number of very close wins for his team. Given the nature of closer turnover, I think you could use that spot much more efficiently. I also think Willingham's spot could just as easily go to Markakis or Fowler depending on your power needs (you've already got Fielder and Hamilton), but I'll leave that call to you.
Removing Johnson, that gives you seven keepers so far. I would use your last five spots on Wieters, Altuve, A. Cabrera, Darvish, and Kennedy.
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