Eric (@SamskiNYC) and Sami (@believe_Sami) attempt to tackle the current ADP of the top 15 relief pitchers, so they call in the experts. In this joint podcast, they are joined by Aaron Pags (@FantasyTriage) and Nate Marcum (@natemarcum) of Reliever Recon, who give you everything you need to know about the upper tier of relievers and where you can find your value.
(4:30)
Discuss Mark Appel Tweet on the current state of the Minor Leagues: https://twitter.com/markappel26/status/1493693618988720137
(17:30)
Is Raisel alone in the tier below Hendrick and Hader? (RP3)
Why is Ryan Pressly potentially a better option at his price?
(27:30)
Is Emmanuel Clase or Edwin Diaz the safer option?
(38:15)
Should we be worried about Aroldis Chapman?
(45:30)
Why does Kenley Jansen belong in the tiers above?
Why it might be best to get Kenley and avoid Jordan Romano, Will Smith, and Giovanny Gallegos
(54:00)
Should we just avoid the pitchers in the tier above to take Craig Kimbrel?
(58:00)
Why is Corey Knebel not as enticing as he was at the ADP before he signed with Philadelphia?
Why is Mark Melanconis being drafted way too high?
Is Camilo Doval actually the closer in San Francisco?
(1:09)
Should we be OK strategizing to plan and handcuff saves?
Can we safely roster players who are not “primary closers”?
