Relief Pitcher Decision Before 1:00

[Batteredballs]

This is a keep forever league. I have struggled for saves since this league started last year. My only Closer is Doolittle. I have been stocking up on longer term potential closers rather than paying 15 - 20% of my FAAB for speculative or questionable Closers (J. Gomez went last night for 15% of FAAB). I have T. Zych., Jimmy Cordero (we can keep up to 20 minor leaguers), Trevor May and Sergio Romo that fit into the potential Closer category. I picked up J. Grilli last night for $0. If I want to keep him, I would need to drop one of the guys I mentioned above before 1:00 today? I'm not sure Grilli is going to get many Saves as he came into the game last night when his team was trailing and he is 39 yrs. old. I am competitive this year, but doubt I can win with Doolittle as my only source of saves? I'm thinking I just toss Grilli back but thought I would get your thoughts.

Also, someone just dropped Greg Holland last night. We have 4 DL slots. Looking to next year do you think he would be worth trying to grab and stach on my DL? Don't know if gets the KC Closer job back, but I assume he will get a job somewhere? Thoughts?

Thanks.

[mjl]

I think Grilli is only closing again if some competitive team has more than one major injury. I wouldn't keep him.

As for Holland, note that he isn't actually on any team now and he isn't on the DL - is he still eligible to be picked up? I expect he'll get signed if he's healthy but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the eighth inning for a while.

[chancellor]

I agree with mjl across the board. Someone will take a chance on Holland, but he'll have to prove he's all the way back before a team would even think of allowing him to close.

If your team is competitive, why not spend a chunk of your FAAB on closers, even if short term? Cobble together 20-25 saves plus Doolittle could really add some valuable points for your team.