Eric, Sami, and special guest Greg Jewett (The Athletic, Fantasy Alarm) breakdown the current closer landscape and then discuss potential options in some of the most chaotic bullpens.
All music by Brooklyn hip-hop artist Dan Dillinger (available on Spotify)
Timestamps
(6:15) Is the younger generation watching baseball? What can the league do to help?
(9:45) Is this closer landscape the new normal? How does that impact our fantasy decisions?
(18:00) Ian Kennedy - can anybody in Texas challenge him?
(22:24) Lucas Sims - is it his job now? Will the Reds ever choose just one closer?
(29:00) Cesar Valdez - is this for real? Do the Orioles have anybody waiting in the wings?
(35:30) Jose Alvarado - can he capitalize on Neris' velocity dip? Is he valuable even without saves?
(38:45) Corey Knebel - we know Kenley will have his reps monitored, so is Knebel worth owning for ancillary saves?
(45:00) Scott Barlow - is he the best arm in the KC bullpen? How is KC using analytics to shape its bullpen usage?
(52:45) Yoan Lopez/Kevin Ginkel/ J.B. Bukauskas - is any young arm likely to emerge in Arizona?
(58:15) Alex Colome - should we be worried? Is there another option in Minnesota?
(1:01:00) Jordan Hicks - is he close to taking back the role?
(1:06:00) Amir Garrett blows a save as we record
(1:07:25) Calling Our Pitch: we all pick one reliever nobody is talking about who we expect to be a hot topic by season's end
