John Axford has rapidly become one of the game’s best closers. Breaking news! Milwaukee’s acquiring Francisco Rodriguez! Who’s going to close?! Axford took one look at K-Rod and said, “Nice goggles, but where’s your ‘stache?” That was that. He’s posted FIPs of 2.13 and 2.41 in each of the last two seasons and saved 46 games last year for the NL Central champs. He’s an elite strikeout pitcher, greatly improved his walk rate and his worst career OBA is .211. But wait, he’s only ranked 120? Ah, the life of a closer in fantasy baseball. Saves are unpredictable, and anything can happen with relievers. Axford could repeat last season’s success and rank in the top 50 overall again, but he could also turn in a 30-save season, post an ERA in the 2.50-3.00 range and generally underwhelm. On a fantasy team, Axford’s production can be replaced…unless one of your league’s categories is Facial Hair.
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John Axford,
JJ Putz,
Sergio Santos,
Jonathan Papelbon,
Craig Kimbrel
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves
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