Tag: Brad Ziegler
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Top 30 relievers for holds leagues
Holds are a notoriously difficult category to predict due to the number of variables involved. Relievers who rack up a ton of holds are often solid relievers on good teams who come in ahead of strong closers in the 7th and 8th innings. Good closers will prevent very talented relievers from taking over the 9th…
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2015 Top 15 Middle Relievers
Our top 15 middle relievers are listed below. These players are ranked on the likelihood that they will get saves this season, not necessarily on how good they are. To cite an example, Kelvin Herrera is a great reliever who is unlikely to get any save chances since he’s stuck behind studs Greg Holland and…
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2015 NL West preview
March 8, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks – It’s safe to say that the closer spot was not a pillar of strength for 64-98, last-place Arizona Diamondbacks last season. The young and talented Addison Reed got worse in his switch from the American League to the National League, netting 32 saves but finishing an up-and-down season with…
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Glen Perkins’s injury is minor, but he still may be shut down
September 19, 2014 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins has some nerve irritation, but the injury isn’t particularly serious. No word yet on if he’s going to be shut down for the season, but if so, Jared Burton is the best bet for saves in the season’s final week. Hierarchy remains: Perkins | Burton | Fien.…
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Addison Reed on a roll, Neshek struggles
August 30, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks — Addison Reed recorded his 100th career save last night. Reed has now converted eleven straight saves, and in his last six innings, he has only given up two hits and zero walks. Hierarchy remains: Reed | Ziegler | Marshall. St. Louis Cardinals – Pat Neshek had a rough outing on Friday night. He…