Best pick for late round saves

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:11 pm

As of now, I think Taylor Tankersley has a good shot at securing the closers job in Florida. He has the opportunity as Borowski is gone. Florida keeps talking about bringing in a closer, like Benitez, but if they are unable to land someone, Tankersley had 46 K's in 41 IP, as well as only giving up 33 hits in 41 IP...his downfall, 26 BB in those same 41 IP.

He should get a shot at closing somewhere in the season. I know several people will like Soriano's shot with the Braves, but I'd take a look at Tankersley as long as Florida doesn't have a bona fide closer.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:40 pm

hate to break it to you poopy...Rafael Soriano's velocity is reportedly down in the Dominican Winter League as he works his way back from a concussion sustained in late August.

Soriano reportedly topped out at 91 mph in a recent outing and has given up seven runs -- five earned -- while striking out just one batter in six innings. It soulds like there's real reason for concern.

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:14 am

I didn't hear that. Thanks for the update. Don't like him too much to close in ATL.

I hear Kendry Morales was tearing things up from a power standpoint.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:22 am

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poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:57 am

Ok, here's one for you...who gets the most saves in Chicago (Cubs) and about how many do they end up with?

I must admit, I'm not sure at this point. Have a few interesting candidates. I think no one breaks 20. I would like to see Wood close, but Dempster may start. Howry is also an option. Cotts???

Kimo · Post by **Kimo** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:57 am

Craig Hansen,

He was a closer in college and a No.1 pick in 2005 he could become a solid fantasy option.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:33 am

Originally posted by poopy tooth:

Ok, here's one for you...who gets the most saves in Chicago (Cubs) and about how many do they end up with?

I must admit, I'm not sure at this point. Have a few interesting candidates. I think no one breaks 20. I would like to see Wood close, but Dempster may start. Howry is also an option. Cotts??? I like everyone else have no clue who will end up with them, you even have to throw Eyre in to that mix. The one thing I am about 99% sure of is Dempster will not sit well with Sweet Lou on or off the field. The guy is an idiot who does not take baseball very seriously.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:16 am

I don't know guys. I didn't take enough punishment from Dempy last year. I might be looking for more from him as a bargain pick. Have they said who will start the season as closer or if there will be a battle?

I hate the ST 'battles.' To me it is PR crap to get the people to the spring games, and get the players amped up while irritating fantasy drafters everywhere. I remember a few years ago when the A's has a 5th starter battle between Aaron Harang and John Halama. Halama's ERA was 11.49 and when they announced Halama would start the season as the 5th starter Harang's was 2 something. Not sure what else Harang needed to do there to win the battle, but to me a team should only announce a battle if they intend to pick a real winner. But even then you're resting the future on a fluky spring performance. To me everyone should have to submit their opening day lineup at the beginning of March. Down with battles!

[ January 02, 2007, 03:19 PM: Message edited by: bjoak ]

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:53 am

I remember a few years ago when the A's has a 5th starter battle between Aaron Harang and John Halama.LMAO, I remember that too. Halama, what a joke! But I second your post...stop all the games with these "battles for positions." They know good and dman right well who is going to play what 99% of the time, the rest is a whole lot of nothing but talk - usually to keep the media away from other team issues...

"Yeah guys, I'll tell you what, that Halama may have given up 3 longs balls in 2 and a third, but he was really humping it up there...our guns got him at 90MPH today...looks like we got a real battle for our 5 spot."

Translation, either he was going to be used as trade bait, or Billy Beane thought every fifth game would be played with little league rules - 6 innings a game, that way Halama's 4 1/3 would have some value.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:27 am

I like the Tankersley chance of getting saves in COL.Also in CLEV, maybe Boriski not much competion againest him.AND in KC if Dotel cant come thru , maybe Nelson again.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:39 am

Originally posted by eddiejag:

I like the Tankersley chance of getting saves in COL.Eddie's still in football mode

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:52 am

I would say any of the Boston relievers (Pineiro, Timlin, Tavarez, Hansen, Donnelly) could prove to be an excellent source of saves -- the question is which one!

Foulke will battle Borowski in Cleveland for saves. Same deal with Stanton and Weathers in Cincinnati. Someone's going to emerge from those two messes.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:19 am

Originally posted by King of Queens:

I would say any of the Boston relievers (Pineiro, Timlin, Tavarez, Hansen, Donnelly) could prove to be an excellent source of saves -- the question is which one!

Foulke will battle Borowski in Cleveland for saves. Same deal with Stanton and Weathers in Cincinnati. Someone's going to emerge from those two messes. of course neither of those 4 will lead their teams by the end of the year. For sure it'll be some obscure guy that NOBODY drafted in March.

Q