About this episode
Greg Jewett joins Al to discuss his general approach to drafting relievers this season and to discuss likely opening day closers who could lose their jobs and relievers who could emerge from committees to become primary closers. Rundown 1:45 How is Greg approaching getting saves in his drafts this year? 7:25 ADP conundrums: Félix Bautista, Clay Holmes, Jason Adam 18:00 Closers who are potentially at risk of losing their job during the season: Daniel Bard, José Leclerc, Alex Lange, Carlos Estévez 25:40 What should we look for from relievers in spring training? 27:59 Can anyone emerge as a primary closer from these committees: Dodgers, Angels, Phillies, Twins, Cubs, Marlins, Diamondbacks? Follow Greg on Twitter: @gjewett9 Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.