2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Closers
Here is the eleventh article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at closers. There are several closers situations that are still unsettled as we head toward spring training in places like Houston, Oakland and the Los Angeles Dodgers to name a few. It will be important to pay attention to spring training news to see which relief pitchers move up the ranks to...
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Top 20 Closers for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
The 2012 fantasy baseball rankings have reached the next to next to next to last stop with the top 20 closers for 2012 fantasy baseball. These top 20 closers are different than all of the other rankings. The closers on the top of this list you should not draft and there are closers that aren’t on this list that you should be targeting. Shortly, there will be a list of every...
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7 days ago
Mets Injury Philosophy: “Spit on it wimp, toughen up”
Adam Rubin of ESPN New York told stories on Twitter last night about Mets injuries from the last few years.
The stories are quite horrifying.
Here are the best quotes from Rubin on Twitter:
“Most of [the] Mets medical issues involve disregarding medical advice of team doctors and telling players to be tougher.
“Doctors advised J.J. Putz to have bone chips removed from...
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26 days ago
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2012 fantasy baseball closers breakdown
We've all done it. It's okay to admit it. From time to time, season to season, chasing saves is just part of the fantasy baseball experience. Right or wrong, criticized or not, in 5 x 5 roto leagues, saves are part of the equation.
Below is a team-by-team closer breakdown:
Arizona Diamondbacks
J.J. Putz - 45 SV / 0 HLD / 4 BSV / 0.91 WHIP / 2.17 ERA Atlanta Braves
Craig...
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January 11, 2012
Heilman Signs With The Mariners
Free Agent right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman signed a Minor League deal with Seattle on Tuesday and will get a shot in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.
The former Met Heilman was initially shipped to Seattle in the three team, 12 player trade that landed the Mets J.J. Putz before the 2009 season.
Heilman, 33, has been one of baseball’s most durable bullpen men over...
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January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
Player Profile #194: Joe Nathan | RP | TEX
It wasn’t a smooth transition back from Tommy John surgery for 37-year-old Nathan, who allowed 13 runs in his first 15 1/3 innings last season. However, after a month-long stint on the DL, Nathan came back fairly strong striking out 28 batters and walking just five in 29 1/3 innings. Now in Texas, Nathan should get first crack at closer’s duties, but they do have a fairly...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
J.J. Putz Player Projection No. 106
Key Stats: In 2007, J.J. Putz was the best closer in fantasy baseball, a top twenty overall player, and a repeat top fifty player according to Yahoo rankings. He pretty much was the same player as Craig Kimbrel last year. Then 2008 happened. Putz pitched through a rib injury and had a career worse walk rate (essentially giving up 3 times the walks per 9 innings he did in 2007 and...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
D’Backs Add Bullpen Depth with Saito
As they made their march to the NL West title in 2011, the Diamondbacks were basically a two-man show at the end of the game. David Hernandez developed into a solid workhorse setup man after being acquired from the Orioles in the Mark Reynolds trade, and J.J. Putz had his best season in four years as the closer. Joe Paterson got some work as the lefty specialist and Bryan Shaw was...
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks Should Show Interest in Jonathan Broxton
One of the biggest reasons for the Diamondbacks turnaround in 2011 was the pitching of their bullpen. One of the worst units in all baseball during the 2010 season, Arizona’s bullpen in 2011 was one of baseball’s best with the additions of J.J. Putz and David Hernandez and the emergence of Bryan Shaw in the final couple months.
Despite a great season by the Arizona &...
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November 29, 2011
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November 29, 2011
2011 Angels Prospects Countdown #24: Steve Geltz
The Top 30 Angels Prospect Countdown marches on. Our next prospect may come in a small package, but he delivers big results on the field (and big headaches off of it). Checking in at #24 is reliever Steve Geltz.
Steve GeltzPosition: Relief Pitcher Level: AA (with two appearances at AAA)Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 lbs.Age: 24 Born: November...
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November 08, 2011
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November 08, 2011
Top 20 Closers, 2011 Fantasy Baseball
With the the top 20 closers for 2011 fantasy baseball, we’ve finished our recap of the 2011 fantasy baseball rankings. Some will feel like it came too soon, others will think let’s get 2012 under way already! Whichever camp you fall in, don’t eat cherimoya seeds, they are poisonous. This is our final look back. This is still a look back. It is not how I&rsquo...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
The Chicago Cubs Should Make a Run at Joe Nathan
The Chicago Cubs already have a closer in Carlos Marmol, and yet I’m suggesting the Cubs go after free agent Joe Nathan this offseason. Why is that exactly? Joe Nathan has been one of the best relievers in baseball for a long time. He missed some time due to Tommy John surgery and like most guys- struggled a bit in his return. Speaking as someone who has had the surgery, it...
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October 27, 2011
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October 27, 2011
NY NL CHAPTER OF THE BBA PRESENTS IT’S 2011 GOOSE GOSSAGE AWARD BALLOT
The NY NL Chapter of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) has voted on this years Goose Gossage Award for the best reliever in the National League and here is our final vote:
1. John Axford
2. Craig Kinbrel
3. J.J. Putz
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October 15, 2011
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Recap - The Bullpen
The Diamondbacks improved by 29 games from 2010 to 2011, and the biggest area of improvement was in the bullpen. The 2010 bullpen was one of the worst in baseball history, but the 2011 version actually was a strength for the team. As a group, the 2011 bullpen allowed 100 fewer runs than the 2010 group, in the same number of innings, bringing the ERA down from 5.74 to 3.71.
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
Nyjer Morgan Brewed Multiple F-Bombs on TBS Last Night
Jen Royle once promised good things would come to Nyjer Morgan as long as Dr. Freeze stayed off his stick. Last night was that night: NM hit the game winning RBI off Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz --...
Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Follow on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/bobsblitz
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October 08, 2011
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October 08, 2011
Arizona Diamondbacks strand 11 runners in Game 5 loss
Notes: The Brewers scored the winning run against Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz in the bottom of the 10th, but there were other moments that stood out to teammates that cost them in a 3-2, 10-inning loss in Game 5 of their division series Friday.
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October 08, 2011
Arizona closer Putz misses his spot
Arizona closer J.J. Putz never did get a save opportunity in the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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October 08, 2011
Performer of the Game: Brewers' Morgan
Nyjer Morgan sent a fastball from closer J.J. Putz bouncing into center field for the decisive blow in Milwaukee's 3-2, 10-inning victory over the D-backs in Game 5 of the National League Division Series.
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October 07, 2011
Brewers conjure up some D-backs magic
MILWAUKEE The game ended the way so many Diamondbacks games ended this season, with an on-field celebration after a stirring finish.
For one of the few times this season, the other team pulled it off.
It really sucks that the ride has to stop today, D-backs closer J.J. Putz said.
Milwaukee ended the D-backs comeback season with a late rally of their own in a 3-2, 10-inning victory...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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October 07, 2011
Morgan walkoff hit puts Brewers in NLCS (AP)
Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series. Morgan hit a one-out grounder up the middle and Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz tried in vain to stop it with his leg.
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October 07, 2011
Morgan leads Brewers past D-backs
Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series.
Morgan hit a one-out grounder up the middle and Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz tried in vain to stop it with his leg. Carlos Gomez sailed across home plate as a wild throw home went high, and...
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October 07, 2011
Nyjer Morgan drops f-bombs during post game interview
Nyjer Morgan (aka Tony Plush), delivered yet another unforgettable interview Friday night. Tony Plush sent the Brewers to their first ever NL championship series by hitting the game winning RBI off Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz in the bottom of the 10th inning. Mr. Plush followed that up with this interview with TBS’, Sam Ryan.
I don’t think anyone should be surprised...
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October 07, 2011
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October 07, 2011
Brewers 3, Diamondbacks 2(10)
Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series.
Morgan grounded a ball up the middle as Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz tried in vain to stop it with his leg. Carlos Gomez sailed across home plate as a wild throw home went high, and Morgan...
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October 07, 2011
Nyjer Morgan's 10th-inning RBI single sends Brewers to NLCS
MILWAUKEE — Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series. Morgan hit a one-out grounder up the middle and Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz tried in ...
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October 07, 2011
Arizona aims to finish rally vs. Brewers (AP)
Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series. Morgan grounded a ball up the middle as Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz tried in vain to stop it with his leg. Carlos Gomez sailed across home plate as a wild throw home went high, and Morgan was...
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October 07, 2011
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