Who are some closers/set up men of the future you guys like?.....in 2014, 2015 what are some names of guys you expect to see in prominent roles that may not be getting the love they deserve in dynasty leagues?
Who here sees Alburquerque breaking camp as the Tigers Closer? He's killing it in Spring Training and looks to be their best bullpen arm. I don't know anything about the politics or dynamics behind the Tigers organization, but am looking at drafting Al over Bruce Rondon. What do y'all think?
bali dawgs wrote:Who here sees Alburquerque breaking camp as the Tigers Closer? He's killing it in Spring Training and looks to be their best bullpen arm. I don't know anything about the politics or dynamics behind the Tigers organization, but am looking at drafting Al over Bruce Rondon. What do y'all think?
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I'm thinking if they don't make a trade, Leyland will use the dreaded closer-by-committee. Alburquerque was terrible in Detroit's loss yesterday, so I doubt he will be looked at any more favorably than Benoit, Coke, Dotel and (if he breaks camp) Rondon.
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Benkei wrote:So Broxton still listed as solid even though Chapman requested the closer's role?
The Reds brass are apparently going to meet this week to make a final determination on Chapman's role. For what its worth, Jocketty and ownership want him to start while Dusty and Chapman himself wish to see him close. Chapman has been starting for much of the spring with good results.
He's started 2 games and made a relief appearance in another game, I believe. With as many walks (four) as he has strikeouts. I'm thinking he's going to be the closer to start the season and would not rely on Broxton for any saves. Between the likelihood of Chapman taking over, and the likelihood that Broxton is terrible even if given the role, I would not be comfortable with him at all. We'll probably find out for sure in a couple days anyway.
Dotel and Coke have too extreme of splits to be the closer so it will really come down to Benoit or Alburquerque once they get sick of Rondon walking everyone.
Rotoworld wrote:Madson felt tightness in his elbow after a bullpen session Thursday, so the Angels have scaled back his throwing program. He's not overly concerned at the moment, but he's nowhere close to pitching in a game. Ernesto Frieri should get most of the early save chances for the Angels
Ender wrote:Dotel and Coke have too extreme of splits to be the closer so it will really come down to Benoit or Alburquerque once they get sick of Rondon walking everyone.
Benoit has always had issues pitching back to back days. The whole situation is a mess if Rondon doesn't nail it.
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by Montana » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:39 pm 
