BY ADAM RONIS
Here is a list of team-by-team closers and the top setup men.
AL EAST
Orioles: George Sherrill. Setup: Jamie Walker, Jim Hoey
Red Sox: Jonathan Papelbon. Setup: Hideki Okajima, Manny Delcarmen
Yankees: Mariano Rivera. Setup: Joba Chamberlain
Rays: Troy Percival. Setup: Al Reyes, Dan Wheeler
Blue Jays: B.J. Ryan. Setup: Jeremy Accardo, Jason Frasor
AL CENTRAL
White Sox: Bobby Jenks. Setup: Octavio Dotel, Scott Linebrink
Indians: Joe Borowski. Setup: Rafael Betancourt, Rafael Perez
Tigers: Todd Jones. Setup: Fernando Rodney, Denny Bautista
Royals: Joakim Soria. Setup: Yasuhiko Yabuta
Twins: Joe Nathan. Setup: Pat Neshek, Matt Guerrier
AL WEST
Angels: Francisco Rodriguez. Setup: Scot Shields, Justin Speier
A's: Huston Street. Setup: Alan Embree
Mariners: J.J. Putz. Setup: Brandon Morrow
Rangers: C.J. Wilson. Setup: Joaquin Benoit
NL EAST
Braves: Rafael Soriano. Setup: Peter Moylan
Marlins: Kevin Gregg. Setup: Matt Lindstrom
Mets: Billy Wagner. Setup: Aaron Heilmann
Phillies: Brad Lidge. Setup: Tom Gordon
Nationals: Chad Cordero. Setup: Jon Rauch
NL CENTRAL
Cubs: Kerry Wood. Setup: Carlos Marmol, Bob Howry
Reds: Francisco Cordero. Setup: David Weathers
Astros: Jose Valverde. Setup: Doug Brocail
Brewers: Eric Gagne. Setup: David Riske
Pirates: Matt Capps. Setup: Damaso Marte
Cardinals: Jason Isringhausen. Setup: Ryan Franklin
NL WEST
Diamondbacks: Brandon Lyon. Setup: Tony Pena, Chad Qualls
Rockies: Manny Corpas. Setup: Brian Fuentes
Dodgers: Takashi Saito. Setup: Jonathan Broxton
Padres: Trevor Hoffman. Setup: Heath Bell
Giants: Brian Wilson. Setup: Tyler Walker
Comments (2)
Adam,
Awesome List!!
Awesome Blog!!
Awesome Spot in the Sunday Paper!!
Question:
From this list of closers, Which 5 "set-up" guys would you draft in a very deep league (with the thought of them getting the closer job OR just being so dominant that they will help out your , whip, era, K's, SV's and some Wins) ???
Marty,
I'd go with Broxton, Bell, Pena, Marmol, and Accardo, since he might start the season as closer.