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Debating K-Rod's MVP Candidacy

submitted by CrashburnAlley 23 days ago (http://crashburnalley.com/?p=18...)

Author at I'm Writing Sports and friend of the blog Nick Underhill recently wrote a column supporting L.A. Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez for the AL MVP award. My dog (in the picture to your right) read it and also disagreed with it, and I'd like to explain why.
Original Story: http://crashburnalley.com/?p=183.

Categories (21): MLB, Francisco Rodriguez, Brad Lidge, Joakim Soria, Mariano Rivera, Brian Wilson, Joe Nathan, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Fantasy, More...

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2008 All-Star Snubs and Flubs: NL Edition

submitted by oflarity on July 07, 2008 (http://www.thesportsmuffin.com/...)

Yesterday, Major League Baseball announced its rosters for the 2008 All-Star Game to be played on July 15 at Yankee Stadium. Now, we take a look at the National League roster, to see who doesn't deserve to go and who got shafted. We don't have quite as many problems with the NL Roster as we did more...
Original Story: http://www.thesportsmuffin.com/2008/07/2....

Categories (51): MLB, Geovany Soto, Lance Berkman, Chase Utley, Hanley Ramirez, Chipper Jones, Ryan Braun, Kosuke Fukudome, Alfonso Soriano, Aaron Cook, Ryan Dempster, Danny Haren, Brad Lidge, Tim Lincecum, More...

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AccuScore: MLB Closer Report

submitted by twilliams on April 22, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

Big name struggles and injury concerns are creating bullpen issues for several major league teams. AccuScore analyst Jonathan Lee has it all sorted out for you in this week's Closer Report.
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (76): MLB, Doug Brocail, Justin Speier, Scot Shields, Brandon Morrow, Mark Lowe, Juan Cruz, Tony Pena, Jonathan Broxton, Hideki Okajima, Jeremy Accardo, Jon Rauch, Manny Acosta, Rafael Soriano, More...

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AccuScore: MLB Closer Report 4/1

submitted by twilliams on April 01, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

AccuScore analyst Jonathan Lee puts baseball's closers under the microscope. This weekly report will take a look at each position and rank the best to worst on a weekly basis.
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (67): MLB, BJ Ryan, Carlos Marmol, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, George Sherrill, Troy Percival, CJ Wilson, Brian Wilson, Jeremy Accardo, Brandon Lyon, Eric Gagne, Kevin Gregg, Kerry Wood, More...

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Fantasy Baseball Closers Report Vol. 1

submitted by FIOMattyH on April 30, 2008 (http://www.fantasyinsideronline...)

A month into the season, FIO co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter takes a look around the league at bullpens and closers. Helping you look in the right direction for your fantasy roster, this comprehensive article includes: Closer News & Notes, Closer DL Report, Middle Relievers/Setup Men, and more...
Original Story: http://www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view....

Categories (54): MLB, Kyle McClellan, Joba Chamberlain, Santiago Casilla, Chad Qualls, Carlos Marmol, Mike Gonzalez, Rafael Soriano, Rafael Betancourt, Joe Borowski, Joel Zumaya, Fernando Rodney, Jason Isringhausen, Bobby Jenks, More...

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AccuScore: MLB Closer Report 4/15

submitted by twilliams on April 15, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

Teams all over the majors have bullpen issues due to injuries and just plain ineffectiveness. AccuScore analyst Jonathan Lee ranks the closers so you know who to rely on for your fantasy teams and who to avoid.
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (69): MLB, Jon Rauch, Jeremy Accardo, Mark Lowe, Scot Shields, Justin Speier, Peter Moylan, Brandon Lyon, Eric Gagne, Rafael Soriano, Troy Percival, Brian Wilson, Todd Jones, BJ Ryan, More...

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Fantasy Baseball's Top 15 Closers

submitted by CrookedPitch on May 13, 2008 (http://www.crookedpitch.com/314...)

I've raised the bar, but only by 50%. Here are the top 15 (no longer top 10) closers in Major League Baseball from a fantasy perspective.
Original Story: http://www.crookedpitch.com/314/top-15-f....

Categories (33): MLB, George Sherrill, Kevin Gregg, Jon Rauch, Huston Street, Troy Percival, Brian Wilson, Billy Wagner, Joakim Soria, Matt Capps, Brandon Lyon, Francisco Rodriguez, Jonathan Papelbon, Brad Lidge, More...

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Pay Closer Attention

submitted by john_printer on February 17, 2007 (http://www.fantasybaseballguy.c...)

There are 5 times out there who's closers role is up for grabs. Whos got the best chance, read it here...
Original Story: http://www.fantasybaseballguy.com/pay-cl....

Categories (32): MLB, Manny Delcarmen, Craig Hansen, Brendan Donnelly, Ricky Nolasco, Tyler Johnson, Josh Kinney, Armando Benitez, Brian Wilson, Joel Pineiro, Ryan Dempster, Bob Howry, Kerry Wood, Mike Timlin, More...

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MLB Fantasy Minute - Week 12

submitted by DanatSS on June 24, 2008 (http://www.screamingsports.com/...)

Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon breaks out his famed MLB Fantasy Minute and breaks down the MLB's top five stories. The undependable have suddenly become dependable; the hot have cooled and it's time to herald unheralded closers. Mr. Yoon has all if it covered and much more.
Original Story: http://www.screamingsports.com/mlb-artic....

Categories (26): MLB, Rich Harden, Ben Sheets, Rich Dorman, Jeff Clement, Michael Saunders, Chipper Jones, Lance Berkman, Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, Chase Utley, Adrian Gonzalez, Brian Wilson, George Sherrill, More...

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AccuScore Fantasy Baseball - Closers

submitted by twilliams on March 13, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

If you read my opinion on starting pitchers yesterday, then you probably won't be surprised by my opinion on closers. Closers are the single most over-rated players in fantasy baseball drafts. Last season the top closers, ranked by saves, were Jose Valverde, Joe Borowski, Francisco Cordero, more...
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (31): MLB, Joe Borowski, Todd Jones, Brian Wilson, CJ Wilson, Eric Gagne, Chad Cordero, Carlos Marmol, Matt Capps, Joakim Soria, Francisco Rodriguez, Manuel Corpas, Huston Street, JJ Putz, More...

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AccuScore Closer Report - 5/12

submitted by jleeaccuscore on May 13, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

There are new closer situations in St.Louis and Milwaukee, and a pitcher in Philadelphia returns to the ranks of the elite. Get the lowdown on all the bullpen situations including new middle reliever rankings in this week's edition of the AccuScore Closer Report.
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (79): MLB, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Broxton, Scot Shields, Scott Downs, Joba Chamberlain, Carlos Marmol, Joe Borowski, Russ Springer, Jason Isringhausen, John Smoltz, Manny Acosta, Masahide Kobayashi, Rafael Betancourt, More...

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AccuScore: MLB Closer Report 4/8

submitted by twilliams on April 08, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

Categories (66): MLB, BJ Ryan, Jon Rauch, Troy Percival, JJ Putz, Mark Lowe, Huston Street, CJ Wilson, Brian Wilson, Brandon Lyon, Eric Gagne, Kevin Gregg, Trevor Hoffman, Todd Jones, More...

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AccuScore Closer Report - 5/28

submitted by jleeaccuscore on May 29, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

Joe Borowski makes his return to the Cleveland bullpen, and Salomon Torres has taken control of the situation in Milwaukee. Old stand-bys Trevor Hoffman, Billy Wagner, and Mariano Rivera are proving they still have it and John Smotlz could be poised to make his return as well. All that plus more in more...
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (76): MLB, Scot Shields, Chris Perez, Kevin Gregg, Brian Wilson, Eric Gagne, Jason Isringhausen, Ryan Franklin, Doug Brocail, Jose Valverde, Todd Jones, CJ Wilson, Rafael Betancourt, Masahide Kobayashi, More...

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AccuScore Closer Report - 5/6

submitted by jleeaccuscore on May 06, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

An injury sends Chad Cordero to the DL, John Smoltz will make his return in the bullpen, and Eric Gagne blows yet another save. See how it all shakes out in this week's AccuScore Closer Report.
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....

Categories (43): MLB, JJ Putz, Mariano Rivera, Billy Wagner, Francisco Rodriguez, Joe Nathan, Brian Wilson, Brian Fuentes, Huston Street, Brad Lidge, Jonathan Papelbon, Takashi Saito, Rafael Betancourt, Masahide Kobayashi, More...

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AccuScore Closer Report - 6/3

submitted by jleeaccuscore on June 04, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

John Smoltz lasted just one game before electing to undergo season-ending surgery. Rafael Soriano, coming off his own injury, takes over for the Braves who also await the return of Mike Gonzalez. Most other bullpen situations have stabilized for now, but some players will be prime candidates to be more...
Original Story: http://accuscore.com/articles/mlb-articl....