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So One of Your Closers Was Just Traded…

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thesportsidiot
on July 29, 2009
in AL East, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cincinnati Reds, Fantasy Baseball, George Sherrill, Jason Frasor, Jim Johnson, MLB, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Scott Downs and Toronto Blue Jays
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If you currently own George Sherrill, Scott Downs, Chad Qualls or Francisco Cordero you have to be worried about your status in saves.  Any of these guys could get moved over the next two days, and as soon as they do you instantly lose a closer on your roster.  So how do you combat this?  Simple, handcuff the guy you have with the guy most likely to get his job if he is moved.

If you own Sherrill, look at Jim Johnson.  No, Johnson is not setting the world on fire, but he is next in line for saves and does get a few strikeouts over time.

Downs?  You obviously need to have him backed up with Jason Frasor.  Frasor has bee a bit disappointing in the saves department, as he only has three on the season.  Hell, he only has seven since the start of 2005 after nabbing 17 for the Blue Jays in 2004, but this season he is helping out in ERA and WHIP too.

Qualls?  Jon Rauch is there for a reason, and that reason will become apparent if they move Qualls.  Remember last year, when Rauch was the closer in DC before getting shipped out to Arizona?  Yeah, he racked up 17 saves for the Nationals, and will rack up some for ‘Zona if they trade Qualls.

If Cordero gets moved things could be interesting.  Dave Weathers is still there, and he is performing well once more.  Also pitching well is Arthur Rhodes.  Which of these old heads will get the nod?  My bet is Weathers, but do not be shocked if Rhodes gets a look or they do a bullpen by committee.