A A
RSS

Tag Archive | "Matt Thornton"

2011 Fantasy Baseball Closer’s Corner, Week 3: Matt Thornton, Ryan Franklin, Joe Nathan & More

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

0 Comments

2011 Fantasy Baseball Closer’s Corner, Week 3: Matt Thornton, Ryan Franklin, Joe Nathan & More

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...

2011 Closer’s Corner: Papelbon, Cordero, Rivera, Soria & Wilson Are The Only Reliable Options

Monday, January 3, 2011

25 Comments

2011 Closer’s Corner: Papelbon, Cordero, Rivera, Soria & Wilson Are The Only Reliable Options

Over the last three years, only five closers have recorded at least 30 saves each season (Jonathan Papelbon, Francisco Cordero, Mariano Rivera, Joakim Soria and Brian Wilson). This fact alone illustrates the high turnover rate at this unstable position. With nearly half of baseball's 30 teams likely to start 2011 with a new closer, it's important for fantasy managers to brush up on the bullpens in transition. Every week during the 2011 season, I'll update the Closer's Corner as ninth-inning roles change hands. In the meantime, I'll post updates as free agents continue to sign and spring training battles become more clear...

Links of Interest

A Message From Our Sponsors

Ticket Liquidator

Interest is peaking among those who seek cheap tickets to MLB games, especially the stadiums that fill up fast and sell out quick like Fenway Park seats, cheap Yankees baseball games and the big one in July; the 2011 MLB All-Star Game in Phoenix. Before that, though, don't forget to check out these seats at the College World Series 2011. As we head into spring, there are other sports hitting their high notes, including cheap games at the NBA finals, action in the octagon at a MMA Fight Night and other fight tickets including the 2011 boxing schedule.

A Message From Our Sponsors:

Tweet Blender

schwartzstopsschwartzstops: Another 1-2-3 for Jose Veras, who has allowed one hit in his last 11.1 IP... 1.30 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 14-4 K-BB in last 14.1 IP since 4/17 #ycpb
2 hours ago from web
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: Entering final 20 minutes of Baseball Tonight, talking Mattingly...
3 hours ago from Mobile Web (M5)
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: Today's podcast. http://t.co/USIuzU8x16 Reid Ryan on his plans for the Astros; Dodgers dysfunction; Jerry Crasnick on Votto/Rose connection.
8 hours ago from web
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: Today's column. http://t.co/ZltL9NcMAq About how the best interests of Jacoby Ellsbury and the Red Sox may soon diverge.
9 hours ago from web
schwartzstopsschwartzstops: If I had top-shelf analytic skills (and didn't already have an awesome job), this is the job I would want... http://t.co/4i0QXY4O08
9 hours ago from web
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: Every Gattis swing screams: Strong like bull.
12 hours ago from web
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: The legend of Evan Gattis grows. 3-0 count, clubs a grand slam on an opposite field shot. Wow.
12 hours ago from web
Buster_ESPNBuster_ESPN: RT @AstrosGrande: #Astros President of Business Operations @robertreidryan spoke with @Buster_ESPN this AM. Skip to (2:50). Link here: http://t.co/HMBDuTvFpc
14 hours ago from web
schwartzstopsschwartzstops: Mike Trout is now on pace for .293-112-32-122-32, never mind 47 2B and 14 3B. That's regression from 2012, AND that's insane. Everyone wins!
14 hours ago from web

A Message From Our Sponsors:

A Message From Our Sponsors:

My Ticket In

Catch all the fun in person! Getting Houston Aeros Tickets, Aeros Tickets, Houston Astros Tickets, Astros Tickets, Houston Dynamo Tickets, Dynamo Tickets, Houston Rockets Tickets, Rockets Tickets, Houston Rodeo Tickets or Rodeo Tickets, was never easier, Visit Myticketin.com for last minute deals and unbeatable prices.

A Message From Our Sponsors

A Message From Our Sponsors:

A Message From Our Sponsor