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People drafted Jonathan Papelbon in the top-50 overall players but he isn't even one of the top 5 closers so far.
Remember how we told you to not pay for your closers?
Those of you silly enough to pay for saves might be kicking yourself at the moment. Jonathan Papelbon has some inflated numbers and studs like Jonathan Broxton and Francisco Rodriguez haven’t even recorded their first saves of the year. This is exactly why we tell you to hold off on saves and grab guys like Billy Wagner, Octovio Dotel and Carlos Marmol!
Make sure that if you only have two solid closers or you have three iffy ones, you keep checking out your league’s free agency for saves. Keep coming back to Fantasy Knuckleheads for all the big time breaking news concerning closers!
This year is particularly peculiar because after two weeks there is already great disarray in the ranks. Let’s check it out:
Key:
JS = Job Security – Good, Fair, Poor

Elite Closers

Team
JS
Not Far Behind
One Liners

1
Mariano Rivera
NYY
G

The best closer in fantasy until proven otherwise

2
Jonathan Broxton
LAD
G

He might not have a save but that’s not his fault

3
Jonathan Papelbon
BOS
G

He might be hitting hiccups but great job security

4
Joakim Soria
KC
G

KC is bad but Soria still puts up elite numbers

5
Jose Valverde
DET
G

Bringing back the magic this year

6
Brian Wilson
SF
G

Wilson looks to improve on his elite 2009 numbers

Good to have

7
David Aardsma
SEA
G

Elite K’s from a closer with 40+ saves

8
Trevor Hoffman
MIL
G

You have to wonder when age will catch up

9
Heath Bell
SD
G

He will get trade, the question is “where?”

10
Carlos Marmol
CHI
G

He’s going to walk people but looks solid so far

11
Francisco Cordero
CIN
G

Guys like this help you win fantasy leagues

12
Andrew Bailey
OAK
G

Looks healthy enough!

13
F.  Rodriguez
NYM
G

Not an elite closer anymore, but still great

14
Ryan Franklin
STL
G

Another Dave Duncan success story

15
Billy Wagner
ATL
G

He already blew a save but just a minor hiccup

16
Rafael Soriano
TB
G

Injuries are always a concern for him.

17
Octavio Dotel
PIT
G

No reason to doubt yet

18
Jon Rauch
MIL
G

I remain skeptical until further results

Tread Lightly…

19
Chad Qualls
ARI
G
Juan Gutierrez
I’ve never really been a big fan of Qualls

20
Matt Capps
WAS
G

Capps has answered the call so far but can he keep it up?

21
Kevin Gregg
TOR
F
Jason Frasor
Ever heard “Easy come easy go”?

22
Matt Lindstrom
HOU
F
Brandon Lyon
It’s bad to have closers on teams that can’t win.

23
Leo Nunez
FLA
F
Dan Meyer
Saves at the expense of ERA and WHIP. Your choice

Wildcards!

Current RP

Huston Street
COL
F
Franklin Morales
I have a feeling he won’t come back right

Brad Lidge
PHI
F
Ryan Madson
His arm strength is slowly building back up

Kerry Wood
CLE
F
Chris Perez
Could come back strong and then hurt himself again

Mike Gonzalez
BAL
P
Jim Johnson
He’s getting paid way too much to be given up on already

Brian Fuentes
ANA
F
F Rodney
He could come back healthy…but…

Frank Francisco
TEX
P
Neftali Feliz
Feliz is just electric, Frankie might not get his job back

Source: Fantasy Knuckleheads