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Closer Watch

For the latest news on each team's closer and his potential replacements, read Closer Watch, last updated on May 08, 2013.

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Latest Features:

The daily grind: 5-20-13

Posted Monday by Brad Johnson
Options aplenty for the start of the week.
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The Hot Seat

Posted Monday by Scott Strandberg
It's time to pick up Jurickson Profar in all formats.
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Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 8, Vol. 1

Posted Monday by Karl de Vries
Phelps, Odorizzi and Ibanez get a look in Week 8
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The daily grind: 5-17-13

Posted Friday by Brad Johnson
On to the weekend
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Friday, April 26, 2013

The daily grind: 4-26-13

by Brad Johnson
A full suite of choices over the next two days
(8) Comments

Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 4, Vol III

by Karl de Vries
The fantasy microscope takes a look at Lucas Harrell, Andrew Cashner and Felix Doubront in Week 4
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

The daily grind: 4-25-13

by Brad Johnson
Plenty of options for the next two days
(12) Comments

FAAB optimization: spend early, spend often

by Moe Koltun
A mathematically-based Free Agent Auction Bidding strategy.
(4) Comments

The Roto Grotto: dispersal of hitter counting stats

by Scott Spratt
The differences in roto point thresholds for the major hitting counting statistics.
(0) Comments

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The daily grind: 4-24-13

by Brad Johnson
A rain out yesterday gives us some pitchers for today
(10) Comments

Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 4, Vol II

by Jack Weiland
Rafael Betancourt, Rex Brothers and Allen Webster are featured in this edition of the Waiver Wire.
(16) Comments

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The daily grind: 4-23-13

by Brad Johnson
Double header day
(4) Comments

Chris Sale, before and after 75 pitches

by Noah Woodward
Does Chicago's ace have a rubber arm?
(3) Comments

The Verdict: handling constructive abandonment

by Michael Stein
What fantasy leagues should do when members continuously do not set legal lineups.
(1) Comments

Monday, April 22, 2013

The daily grind: 4-22-13

by Brad Johnson
Today marks the start of a new, semi-regular feature that should spice up the column
(14) Comments

Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 4, Vol. I

by Karl de Vries
Jose Quintana and Daniel Nava worth a look as Week 4 dawns
(4) Comments

The Hot Seat

by Scott Strandberg
Analysis of players in danger of losing their jobs and the fantasy value of their potential replacements.
(7) Comments

Friday, April 19, 2013

The daily grind: 4-19-13

by Brad Johnson
Tomorrow looks like a good day for streaming
(9) Comments

Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 3, Vol III

by Jack Weiland
Braves third basemen Juan Francisco and Chris Johnson are featured.
(9) Comments

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The daily grind: 4-18-13

by Brad Johnson
Busy times for streaming
(4) Comments

Zack Cozart has been figured out

by Noah Woodward
It's no secret he's a pull hitter.
(13) Comments

The Roto Grotto: context is king

by Scott Spratt
The inaugural Roto Grotto examines how context can inform your decision-making in fantasy trades.
(6) Comments

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