Closer Rankings

Due to popular demand (one guy), here are closer rankings from this point on. I've ranked them by Fantasy Value (FV) and included their ranking (among the players listed) in the Yahoo game.



The strategy here is simple: buy low and sell high.

Some buy-low candidates include Putz, Nathan, and Saito.

Some sell-high candidates include Valverde, Lidge, and Wood.

I have to say, I'm very concerned about Sherrill. I highly recommended him before the season and I can't complain about his performance as he is tied for the Major League-lead in saves with 17. But his peripherals are ugly. I'm trying to see if I can get something for him in some of my leagues before those peripherals start translating into blown saves.

Others who worry me: Rodriguez, F. Cordero, Jenks, Hoffman, and Gregg. With most of these guys, it's the K/BB ratio that has me concerned.

One example of a trade I made in one of my leagues: Brandon Lyon for C.C. Sabathia. I had five closers in that league and only four starters so it was a no-brainer.

UPDATE: I also just traded George Sherrill for J.J. Putz in one league. I feel pretty good about that.