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2012 Free Agent Primer: Top 10 Left-Handed Relievers

Found November 01, 2011 on The Outside Corner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Darren Oliver,  Mike Gonzalez,  George Sherrill,  Arthur Rhodes,  Damaso Marte,  Trever Miller,  Brian Tallet
TEAMS: Texas Rangers,  Atlanta Braves,  St. Louis Cardinals,  New York Yankees,  Boston Red Sox

MLB Trade Rumors lists nine free agent eligible left-handed relievers, but I found a tenth and he's ranked number one. 1. Dontrelle Willis (30) – Look, he’s not a starter anymore. The sooner teams realize this the better. Despite the fact that Willis has appeared in a relief role only once in his major league career (not counting postseason play), he has posted absolutely dominant numbers against left-handed batters. In 65.2 innings in 2010, Willis posted 12.9 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 against lefties. He has even better against lefties this past season, posting 10.6 K/9 and 1.1 BB/9, good for a 10/1 K/BB ratio in 75.2 innings. I suggested that teams view Willis this way before last season’s free agent frenzy. I’ll do so again this offseason. 2. Darren Oliver (41) – Unfortunately for Oliver, he profiles as a type-A free agent. Despite the fact that he has put up an ERA under three every season since the start of 2008, teams should be reluctant to part with a first round draft pick to a...
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