Comments on: Closer Rankings http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/comment-page-1/#comment-311787 TylerDurden Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:03:39 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/16/closer-rankings/#comment-311787 I might agree it does make sense for them both to close, but I have a sneaky suspicion Cubs put Gregg in as closer. The fact that Marmol can go 2 innings is a big factor, just like it was last year. I know Marmol 'is the guy' but you could have said that about Arrendando too & Angels went out and got Fuentes. Time will tell. But something to consider when drafting. I might agree it does make sense for them both to close, but I have a sneaky suspicion Cubs put Gregg in as closer. The fact that Marmol can go 2 innings is a big factor, just like it was last year. I know Marmol ‘is the guy’ but you could have said that about Arrendando too & Angels went out and got Fuentes.

Time will tell. But something to consider when drafting.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/comment-page-1/#comment-311744 RotoScoop Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:56:59 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/16/closer-rankings/#comment-311744 Tyler Durden - I hear you and generally agree - a middle reliever, no matter how good, has little value in fantasy baseball. Therefore opportunity is by far the most important aspect. So for sure there will be safer picks than Marmol. Especially with Kevin Gregg's addition. I still would be surprised if Marmol and Devine aren't the guys closing for their respective teams this year tho, heath permitting. Tyler Durden – I hear you and generally agree – a middle reliever, no matter how good, has little value in fantasy baseball. Therefore opportunity is by far the most important aspect. So for sure there will be safer picks than Marmol. Especially with Kevin Gregg’s addition. I still would be surprised if Marmol and Devine aren’t the guys closing for their respective teams this year tho, heath permitting.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/comment-page-1/#comment-311743 RotoScoop Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:54:43 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/16/closer-rankings/#comment-311743 Donald - I actually like Qualls better as a pitcher than Wilson, but Wilson seems to have more job security. He's clearly the guy in SF's pen, whereas Qualls has always been a setup man who can be more valuable as a two-inning guy/situational (need a double play). I could see Jon Rauch taking some saves there. That said, Qualls is a very good target late. He's solid. And in an easy division. Donald – I actually like Qualls better as a pitcher than Wilson, but Wilson seems to have more job security. He’s clearly the guy in SF’s pen, whereas Qualls has always been a setup man who can be more valuable as a two-inning guy/situational (need a double play). I could see Jon Rauch taking some saves there. That said, Qualls is a very good target late. He’s solid. And in an easy division.

]]> By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/comment-page-1/#comment-311725 TylerDurden Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:52:29 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/16/closer-rankings/#comment-311725 Closers, to me, are small part ability and large part opportunity. The top two tiers should always be guy confirmed to have the job of closing for their clubs. Therefore, Marmol at 7 stands out to me and Devine at 17 too. Both might have the job out of ST or sometime this year, but until that is confirmed, I am not drafting them that high. Everyone thought Marmol had the job this time last year, however I was certain Wood would be the guy (I know, braggart). Anyway, might argue that Wilson, Francisco and Gonzalez are safer picks. Closers, to me, are small part ability and large part opportunity. The top two tiers should always be guy confirmed to have the job of closing for their clubs. Therefore, Marmol at 7 stands out to me and Devine at 17 too. Both might have the job out of ST or sometime this year, but until that is confirmed, I am not drafting them that high.

Everyone thought Marmol had the job this time last year, however I was certain Wood would be the guy (I know, braggart).

Anyway, might argue that Wilson, Francisco and Gonzalez are safer picks.

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/closer-rankings/comment-page-1/#comment-311722 Donald Trump Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:11:55 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/16/closer-rankings/#comment-311722 I like seeing Devine in the second tier. Nice call. I am probably higher on Qualls than you are. B Wilson seems to be benefiting from some SF love. I like seeing Devine in the second tier. Nice call.
I am probably higher on Qualls than you are. B Wilson seems to be benefiting from some SF love.

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