Quick Fire: Trevor Hoffman

There has been a long back and forth about where Trevor Hoffman will end up in 2009.  No matter where he lands, Hoffman is not a top 20 closer. In 2008 Hoffman’s HR/FB was his highest since 2003.  Even if the Brewers rank amongst the top in SVO over the last three years, we’re talking about  [...]

Saves and Opportunity

UPDATED with the full 3 year SVO chart below.
I know that this is the time of year when we all start to look closer at pre-season positional rankings (Which will be expanded by the end of this month) and begin to formulate our draft day approach.  I just wanted to mention one thing about closer [...]

Bargain Bin Closers

Grabbing a bargain bin closer has always been a part of my draft strategy.  Just like taking a flyer on a bat, this strategy helps to keep me in the saves game with hopes that the ERA, WHIP and K’s will follow.  Here is a list of some closers likely available late in 2009 drafts.
Heath [...]

Closer Watch 09: K-Rod, Putz to Split SV’s!!??

Rotoworld has a story from the New York Post saying that J.J. Putz will get his chance at SV’s as well as K-Rod.  Here’s the important part;
Manuel said the division of the closer role will probably be along the lines of 70-30 in favor of Rodriguez, but the fact Putz will be in line to get [...]

Quick Fire: The Wood Signing/Mariners Closer(s)

Wood Signing – I didn’t write anything about the Kerry Wood signing because it doesn’t change his value one bit.  Jensen Lewis obviously now moves back into a setup role.  What it does impact is the situation for prospect Adam Miller, whom I detailed in this article could be a dark horse for saves given [...]