Disaster Relief: Fantasy Baseball Closers on the Waiver Wire
In the wake of the Mariano Rivera injury, we are reminded just how volatile the closer position is in fantasy baseball. No other position is the sole contributor of an entire fantasy category (saves) and no other position sees as much turnover. With the recent demotion of Carlos Marmol, along with a rash of injuries […]
Pen Pals: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Relief Pitchers 2012
There is a popular notion among fantasy baseball owners which states, “Don’t Pay for Saves”. In other words, it can be a little risky using early round draft picks on selecting closers. The position is notably volatile and closers often come and go throughout any given season. If you subscribe to this theory, it may be in your best […]
Are Closers Overrated?
When the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano last year to a three year $35 million contract, it raised an interesting question: do productive set-up men deserve as much pay as closers? Traditionally, the resounding answer has been “no”, as most believe there is some intrinsic value in a closer that no set-up man could ever […]
