Category Archives: Bullpen Banter

by Dave De Wit Only in sports is the ailing groin of a 38- year old so intriguing. Colorado Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt left Tuesday night’s game with a groin injury, leaving his health and the Rockies’ closer situation in … Continue reading →

Looking for a closer on the hot seat?  Here’s a few situations that are definitely worth monitoring (all stats are through Sunday): Fernando Rodney – Tampa Bay Rays While he arguably enjoyed one of the best seasons ever for a … Continue reading →

by Marc Luckey Helms II  Cream of the Crop Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves Craig Kimbrel is the gold standard for closers and if your strategy relies on relief pitchers, he’s worth every penny you’ll have to pay to get him. Last … Continue reading →

The Marlins are clearly the worst team in baseball, so how many safe chances are they really going to get? Still they don’t want to squander leads, especially with a young rotation that needs all the positive support they can … Continue reading →

Are you an owner who is desperate for saves?  Let’s take a look around the league at some of the bullpens in flux, trying to find where the next under-the-radar option could emerge (all statistics are through Monday, April 15): … Continue reading →

We are just one week into the baseball season and there already is the potential for significant turnover among closers. While none of them are particularly high-level closers, it does help fuel the fire of not drafting closers. While we … Continue reading →

by Ray Kuhn He hasn’t made an announcement yet, but Jim Leyland claims he has not decided on who his closer will be for this season.  Or has he? It is important to keep in mind that just because it … Continue reading →

It was always a curious thought as the Tigers, a team built to win now, appeared primed to open the season with a rookie as their closer.  However, Bruce Rondon struggled throughout the preseason with a 5.84 ERA and 2.11 … Continue reading →

Despite throwing around money like it was going out of style, that doesn’t mean that the Dodgers will enter 2013 without questions.  One of the mysteries surrounds it’s bullpen, though it really shouldn’t.  Let’s take a look at how things … Continue reading →

The Angels were a team who strived to improve their bullpen this past offseason, something that they clearly accomplished. They brought in new faces and have ample depth, but that doesn’t mean they are without questions. Right from the top, … Continue reading →