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Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Believe it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Mets looking for strikeouts in bullpen

...seeing signs of wear: His WHIP of 1.288 was the highest in his career. • Brian Fuentes racked up a whopping 82 strikeouts in 62.2 innings, confounding hitters with his unusual delivery...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Ex-Padres closer Hoffman feels 'blindsided' by treatment from team

Buster Olney, ESPN.com

The last time that Trevor Hoffman was a free agent, there were some doubts among executives with other teams whether he would ever seriously consider leaving the Padres -- a team he'd played with for more than a decade.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

No closer, no worries for Rays

There is a small army of closers available either through trade or free agency -- Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes, Kevin Gregg, all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman and others. And there are a lot of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Gregg the latest closer to move

James Quintong

...be an interesting offseason with regard to closers, with free agents such as Wood, Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes and Trevor Hoffman all likely to change teams, and there always seems to be a couple...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Angels would be fine without K-Rod

If you believe Arte Moreno, the Angels will have a new closer in 2009 … The chances of the Angels retaining record-setting closer Francisco Rod...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Torres closes out career with bang

James Quintong

...becoming free agents. If the Brewers sign a notable free-agent closer, such as Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes or Trevor Hoffman, or make a trade for an established stopper, then fantasy owners should care...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Wright: Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses

Associated Press

With the Mets coming off consecutive September collapses, David Wright is ready for a few significant changes.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Rockies-Athletics trade made official, with Holliday headed to Oakland

Associated Press

The Oakland Athletics have completed their trade for star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, acquiring the big bat they wanted for the middle of their lineup.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list

Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.com

In the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008