...York Mets pitches during the game against the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium on August 10, 2008 in...

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

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

Jul 26, 2008; Chicago, IL, USA; Florida Marlins relief pitcher Kevin Gregg (63) delivers a pitch...

Florida Marlins v Chicago Cubs CHICAGO - JULY 26: Josh Willingham...

...starter Johan Santana delivers a pitch to a Florida Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball...

Florida Marlins starter Josh Johnson delivers a pitch against the...

Monday- September 22, 2008

...you choose. Starting the day off are the Florida Marlins who need a win to keep their slim...

Houston Astros v Florida Marlins MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 18: Cameron Maybin #24 of the...

CAPTION: Sept 18, 2008; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins center fielder Cameron Maybin (24) rounds the bases...

APTION: Sept 17, 2008; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez (2) hits a solo home...

...IL - JULY 24: Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins bats against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field...

Relief Efforts: Know the situation, not the stats

Eric Karabell analyzes the latest closer news, including the activations of Kevin Gregg and Takashi Saito from the DL, and ranks the top firemen.

WASHINGTON - APRIL 10 : Kevin Gregg #63 of the Florida Marlins pitches during a baseball game against the Washington...

...FRANCISCO - AUGUST 21 : John Baker #21 of the Florida Marlins hits during the game against the San Francisco...

...11: Starting pitcher Chris Volstad #41 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the...