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Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Diamondbacks shuffle closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the closer situation in Arizona after a freak season-ending injury to Chad Qualls.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Wagner still has fantasy value
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell is taking a closer look at Billy Wagner's fantasy value in Boston, which could still be relatively high in the near future.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009Closer Chart
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Bad ERAs won't hurt some closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at a handful of closers who will keep their jobs and pile up saves despite awful ERAs.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Monthly rankings comparison
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell compares the fantasy staff composite rankings of relief pitchers from April to May to now and, as always, provides his own.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Reviewing All-Star relievers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews the relief pitchers selected to the All-Star Game and wonders why there aren't more effective set-up men taken.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Perez's cloudy future as a closer
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the fortunes of Chris Perez, who was dealt to Cleveland over the weekend.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Valverde returning, Francisco hurting
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the current fates of closers in the state of Texas, as Jose Valverde is about to come off the DL, while Frank Francisco could be returning there.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Are southpaws left behind as closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at why so few lefties occupy closer roles and speculates what other southpaws might be in contention for saves.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Broxton, Hoffman show 'wow' factor
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the closers who have shown that "wow" factor in a year in which many other relievers have struggled.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009Gonzalez could share some saves
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell praises the way the Braves are handling their bullpen, even if it means taking some saves away from Mike Gonzalez.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Relief Efforts: Who's next in Washington?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the latest news from bullpens around the league, including the messy situation in Washington.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses Heath Bell's hot start in San Diego, as well as the latest on the closer situation in Colorado.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Relief Efforts: Injury landed Trevor Hoffman in bargain bin
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says that, when potential saves are on the line, it's important to look everywhere, including the disabled list.
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