The Closer Episode
Eno and DVR wade into the closer pool, and discuss their targets (and avoids) for the upcoming season, as well as their preferred speculative options for saves in the endgame of drafts and auctions.Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels
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Show Notes
Rundown
2:54 What Matters to Teams When Choosing a Closer?
6:34 Which Early Closers Do You Trust?
13:05 The Value of Josh Hader, With Fewer Saves
17:45 Considering Rogers, Hand & Jansen
25:45 Messy Closer Situations: Seattle, San Francisco & Pittsburgh
37:04 Preferred 'Discounted' Closer
39:18 Buying Hand or Giles?
49:57 Getting Caught on the Wrong Side of a Run
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