25
Jun
2008

Fantasy: Week 13 Closer Rankings

Posted by Dustin Hockensmith

Little has changed among the elite closers in the game, but injuries have thrown us for a loop when it comes to situations in Atlanta, St. Louis, Seattle and Milwaukee. Closers and fill-ins are in jeopardy of losing their jobs soon, which creates both problems and opportunities for fantasy owners.

Mike Gonzalez is the unofficial closer in Atlanta, but we’ve gotten mixed reviews in his two outings off the disabled list. He got a surprise save in his first appearance, then got touched up in a non-save situation in his second. Until we see what he can do when given consistent opportunities, he will hold down our No. 30 ranking. Read more »

25
Jun
2008

Week 13 Free Agent Profiles: Hitters

Posted by Dave DeIuliis

As teams battle for positioning and bragging rights during the second and last round of interleague play, key players and fantasy producers Clint Barmes, Jeff Keppinger and Josh Willingham have returned to their teams and thus have joined our list of players available in at least 50 percent of fantasy leagues.

Marcus Thames is propelling the Tigers up the AL Central leader board, while Fred Lewis of the Giants and Casey Blake of the Indians are producing for floundering teams.  Read more »