RELIEVERS: Saves at risk
Jun 11 2013
This week, the column examines some bullpens identified by the Saves At Risk chart (under the Stats and Tools pulldown menu, follow Leading Indicators, then Bullpen Indicators). That chart filters closers who are either below 6.0 Dom, 2.0 Cmd or above 1.0 hr/9. A pretty simple measure of skills, but an effective way to identify closer slots on the verge of changes. The pens identified for this column are Cleveland, Colorado, L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Angels, Miami, San Diego, Seattle and Tampa Bay. We start with the Indians:
Cleveland lost its closer, Chris Perez (RHP, CLE) the last week of May. Since then, he has also been busted for marijuana. He is expected back July 1. The interim closer is long-time skills maven Vinnie Pestano (RHP,...
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