Show notes
Can you optimize the closer turnover around the trade deadline by de-emphasizing saves at the draft table and in early FAAB bidding? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore the potential and the details of such a strategy, while identifying bullpen situations currently in flux.---00:00 - Fred Pod 8-2000:40 - New Closer Opportunities Opening Up02:15 - Have to hold FAAB back03:20 - Not many early options05:10 - More single league category, less overall07:40 - Orioles bullpen09:45 - Giants bullpen11:25 - Cubs bullpen13:50 - Rays bullpen16:30 - Diamondbacks bullpen19:00 - Dodgers bullpen21:30 - Angels bullpen23:00 - Ignore bad teams?25:00 - Ignore true committees?27:00 - Royals bullpen28:30 - Tigers bullpen32:00 - Max Muncy back, Dodgers lineup lengthened36:00 - Brewers running away37:10 - Grant Holmes37:30 - Will there be a .600 team this year?38:15 - Austin Riley out41:30 - Disappointing Cardinals---Pick6Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesGet the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.