RELIEVERS: Searching for vulture save targets
Jun 25 2023
This week, the column searches for vultures. Relievers who are not the main saves option for a given team, but could grab a couple here and there and could be first up if something goes wrong or someone gets traded.
First, who is even available. Second, who has some solid skills and the potential for future opportunities in leverage. Third, some skills risks but seem to already be in line for some save chances. (Available relievers in this column are taking from the free agent list in my TGFBI league).
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