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2286 - Closers and what to do?


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Take 10 with Tim – May 2, 2025 – 7:00/6:00 am
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1.Closers have once again been the bane of many fantasy managers' existence. I know I’m struggling. I have excellent teams in a couple of leagues, but my closers suck or are hurt. Last Sunday, I spent a fortune on Will Vest in Detroit as it looked like he had the job. Now, maybe he doesn’t.
a.What’s your advice for me and others who are struggling?
b.Should managers go for the hot potential closer like Vest or instead spend less on setup guys?

2.Potential young breakout pitchers. Who are you buying? We will talk about each and then I’ll have you order them in how you like them for the rest of the season and then their careers?
a.Brandon Pfaadt (AZ, age=26, rank=18) – 6 GS, 5 wins, 2.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 29Ks/4BB in 35.2 IP
b.Jesus Luzardo (PHI, 27, 15) – 6 GS, 3 wins, 1.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 41K/10BB in 36.1 IP
c.McKenzie Gore (Was, 26, 26) – 7 GS, 2 wins, 3.51 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 59K/9BB in 41 IP
d.Max Meyer (Mia, 26, 37) – 6 GS, 2 wins, 3.18 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 47K/11BB in 34 IP
e.Casey Mize (Det, 28, 42) – 5 GS, 4 wins, 2.12 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 23K/7BB in 29.2 IP

3.Potential young breakout pitchers. Who are you buying? We will talk about each and then I’ll have you order them in how you like them for the rest of the season and then their careers?
a.Pete Crow Armstrong (CHC, 23, 10) - 6 HR, 12 SB, 23 runs, 21 RBI, .315 BA
b.Tyler Soderstrom (ATH, 23, 50) – 9 HR, 1 SB, 20 runs, 24 RBI, .349 BA
c.Spencer Torkelson (Det, 25, 65) – 8 HR, 1 SB, 20 runs, 24 RBI, .359 BA
d.Wilyer Abreu (Bos, 25, 78) – 6 HR, 4 SB, 18 runs, 21 RBI, .295 BA
e.Ben Rice (NYY, 26, 113) – 8 HR, 2 SB, 22 runs, 13 RBI, .266 BA

4.In doing the research for the potential breakouts, two players caught my eye. What do you think about these two:
a.JP Sears (ATH, 29, 33) – 6 GS, 4 wins, 2.94 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 30K/6BB in 33.2 IP
b.Griffin Canning (NYM, 28, 40) – 6 GS, 4 wins, 2.61 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 31K/14BB in 31 IP
5.Lance McCullers Jr (Remember him?) will make his 2025 debut on Sunday against the White Sox. I’m assuming you have to start him, but is there anything there with this kid or is it impossible to tell?
a.Ranger Suarez also makes his debut on Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Are you starting him?
b.ROS – McCullers or Suarez?

6.Over/Under game
a.Aaron Judge: AL MVP – more yes or no
b.Oneil Cruz: 1st round pick in 2026 – more yes or no
c.Corbin Carroll: 25-25 season
d.Kyle Manzardo: 30 HRs
e.MacKenzie Gore: 200 strikeouts – 11 were over 200 in 2024

7.What hitter are you targeting for this week’s FAAB?

8.What pitcher are you targeting for this week’s FAAB?
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