The start of the 2011 season has been filled with surprises, particularly in terms of blown saves. The White Sox's and Cardinals' bullpens have been especially unpredictable recently. Here's the latest...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
In Monday’s Closer’s Corner, I singled out the Angels’ bullpen and suggested Fernando Rodney’s struggles could soon lead to a change. On Tuesday, Mike Scioscia stripped Rodney of his ninth inning duties until “he gets back in touch with some things.” Given Rodney’s sub-par performance in recent seasons (three-year averages: 4.45 ERA, 7.97 K/9, 5.18 BB/9), the 34-year-old’s days as a closer may finally be over. Enter Jordan Walden...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Opening weekend of the 2011 baseball season certainly was an eventful one, especially in the late innings. At least three closers put their job in jeopardy with rocky outings, sending fantasy managers scurrying to the waiver wire in search of the most suitable backup...
And the Tigers wrap up a 5-1 win over Cleveland... Verlander against Jimenez Wednesday. And here come the Indians... Down 5-1 in the bottom of the 9th, Bourn singles, Cabrera HBP, one out... Today's podcast. http://t.co/iilbfFLBAj About what DET-CLE series could mean; @jaysonst on Mattingly, Bonds/Cabrera talk, and Patrick Corbin Today's column, about all the decisions made based on small sample sizes. http://t.co/sSTOs856sr
If you're going to donate to assist Oklahoma tornado relief, choose wisely to ensure your dollars help as you intend http://t.co/YY83LncVr6 Five of the top 9 players in WAR on http://t.co/xQBkN1ek9Q are from two National League teams. http://t.co/1ogUKvnKbQ RT @Pirates: Did You Know: Since the start of last season Pedro Alvarez leads all NL 3rd basemen with 38 homers. #BUCN That was the 625th save of Mariano Rivera's career--more than double the No. 2 active leader, Joe Nathan, who has 311 http://t.co/HZnXS5aeZA For those who don't know: Ray Manzarek was the keyboardist for The Doors; passed away today. Describes his work here. http://t.co/s1MlgxxdwD Today's podcast: Max Scherzer was outstanding in describing the various fantasy leagues/pools he runs for DET team. http://t.co/isPvnRry38© 2013 Fantasy Baseball Insiders. Powered by Wordpress.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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