Year: 2018
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2018 NL East Preview
February 28, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Incumbent righty Arodys Vizcaino is the best bet to start out as the Atlanta closer this year, but we’re very excited to see if AJ Minter can challenge for the job early on in the season, or maybe even during Spring Training. Minter, 24, is the best Atlanta relief…
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2018 AL East Preview
February 26, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — This situation got a bit more interesting over the offseason when Zach Britton underwent surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon in December. Britton recently threw for the first time since the surgery, while wearing a boot, and will start the season on the 60-day disabled list, with a return…
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2018 AL Central Preview
February 26, 2018 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox have a few different options for closer to start the season. Veteran closer Joakim Soria was signed this offseason and would be happy to accept the job. Juan Minaya finished last year as the closer, including converting all six of his save chances in September.…
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2018 AL West Preview
February 26, 2018 Houston Astros — Ken Giles had a postseason to forget, but won his arbitration hearing and is working hard this offseason, building up stamina to avoid a repeat performance. Backing him up will be change-up king Chris Devenski and a few sleeper options for saves: 29-year-old Hector Rondon, who struggled with the Cubs last year, but…