RELIEVERS: Buyers and sellers the last week of July
Jul 24 2012
Brett Myers (RHP, CHW) has already been dealt from Astros closer to White Sox setup. Francisco Cordero (RHP, HOU) has gone from Toronto after-thought to Houston closer. Brandon Lyon moved from Houston to Toronto. There is still a week of trades to go—who is next? Buyers are purported to be the Orioles, Angels, Mets and Cardinals. Where will they find help?
Baltimore has stubbornly held on to this point and is looking to make the playoffs for the first time in a long time. The Orioles may be looking for rotation help first and foremost, but failing that, may settle for pen help. Closer Jim Johnson (RHP, BAL) has ably manned the post to date with 30 saves in mid-July. But there is only one left-hander, Troy Patton (LHP, BAL)....
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Relief Pitchers
Saves so far for these pens and what HQ projects over the balance of the season, with some skills observations.
Jun 8 2025 3:07am
Jun 8 2025 3:07am
Filtering relievers with at least 15 innings pitched with strong BPIs.
Jun 1 2025 3:05am
Jun 1 2025 3:05am
Relievers are getting more innings, starters are getting fewer. Who are these relievers? Can they help your team?
May 25 2025 3:11am
May 25 2025 3:11am
The list is simply the relievers projected to earn top dollar the rest of the season, but the column examines "what have you done for me lately and can you be trusted?"
May 18 2025 3:10am
May 18 2025 3:10am
Expect some shuffling of roles in the near future in some of these bullpens.
May 11 2025 3:07am
May 11 2025 3:07am
