2 days into the season, 4 projected closers already down

[Hammer]

Keep an eye on Chapman:

ROTOWORLD: Jonathan Broxton earned his sixth save of the season Sunday in the Reds' defeat of the Brewers. Broxton retired all three batters he faced in a perfect frame. Aroldis Chapman has pitched just once since June 28 and Sunday's opportunity was a big one against the first-place Brew Crew, so something may be wrong with the flame-throwing left-hander. Broxton is worth stashing right now in fantasy leagues just in case.

Tweaked his hammy. Hopes to be ready tomorrow.

[tinitoys]

Another blown save by Addison Reed, who would be next in line Ziegler? Or someone else in the pen? Anybody in the minors capable of closing for the d'backs?

[virgonomic]

Another blown save by Addison Reed, who would be next in line Ziegler? Or someone else in the pen? Anybody in the minors capable of closing for the d'backs?

I'd think it would be Ziegler since he took over the role late last season.

[Msaint]

I'd think it would be Ziegler since he took over the role late last season.

Agreed. With Putz gone, it's gotta be Ziegler. Fangraphs Bullpen Report is always my go-to, they update daily unlike a lot of sites: http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/bul...uys/situations to keep an eye on: Reed, of course; Neshek spelling Rosenthal in STL; Ken Giles, if Paps is traded.

And if you watched the game, Reed's outing could have been much worse...he got away with a bunch of pitches left up/out over strike zone. After walking the first guy, He threw a meatball to McGehee who absolutely ripped one to right center that Parra tracked down nicely. And Ozuna just missed a couple laser-straight/zero movement fastballs before he laced the HR to center. only question is if the D'Backs figure "Can't get any worse, we suck, we're paying him a lot, just keep Reed in there." Hopefully not, I just snagged Ziegler last night.

[swampdragon]

Tweaked his hammy. Hopes to be ready tomorrow.

he was

[Msaint]

AH, THE OMINOUS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE....

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson on Wednesday said that Addison Reed remains the team's closer.
Reed blew another save Tuesday, serving up a two-out, two-run homer to Marcell Ozuna in a loss to the Marlins. The reliever has blown five saves, allowed a whopping nine home runs over 36 2/3 innings and has a 4.42 ERA, but Gibson obviously thinks he's still the club's best option in the ninth inning. We can't imagine Reed having more leash going forward, but then again we figured a change would probably have been made by now. Brad Ziegler remains the best bet for saves in Arizona if the Snakes eventually make a move.

[Hammer]

AH, THE OMINOUS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE....

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson on Wednesday said that Addison Reed remains the team's closer.
Reed blew another save Tuesday, serving up a two-out, two-run homer to Marcell Ozuna in a loss to the Marlins. The reliever has blown five saves, allowed a whopping nine home runs over 36 2/3 innings and has a 4.42 ERA, but Gibson obviously thinks he's still the club's best option in the ninth inning. We can't imagine Reed having more leash going forward, but then again we figured a change would probably have been made by now. Brad Ziegler remains the best bet for saves in Arizona if the Snakes eventually make a move.

Gibby has been consistent in saying its Reeds job. Thus far it has been despite he suckage. That said, unless Gibby is looking to get fired, Reeds leash has to be at its end.

[The Dane]

Next step is to give Reed a "breather" and go with a closer-by-committee, which will really be just handing the job to Ziegler.

[Judge Jude]

Gibson so "confident" in Reed that Ziegler is now trying to complete a second scoreless inning in a 1-1 game!

[tinitoys]

And Ziegler allows 2 runs in that second inning of work

[Judge Jude]

and gets the win!

[Erik]

This was in an update for Giles on the ESPN fantasy site:

Manager Ryne Sandberg said Giles and Jake Diekman are the likely candidates to close if Jonathan Papelbon needs a day off, the Phillies' official site reports.

[swampdragon]

And NOW Boxberger with the save for TB. Owners of other members of Tampa's closer committee like Jake McGee, Grant Balfour, Joel Peralta, Roberto Hernandez, Fernando Rodney, Danys Baez, Esteban Yan, Troy Percival, Al Reyes, Kyle Farnsworth, JP Howell, Lance Carter, Doug Wheeler, Seth McClung, Randy Choate, Jesus Colome, Albie Lopez, Tyler Walker, Brian Meadows, Shawn Camp, Travis Phelps, Jake McGee -- wait, sorry, already said McGee -- Gary Glover, Doug Miceli, I mean Dan Miceli, Victor Zambrano, Wilson Alvarez, Troy Percival again, and Doug Creek have to be disappointed.

anybody have an idea how this all shakes out?

[Msaint]

anybody have an idea how this all shakes out?

Still seems like McGee is the preferred option, especially with Peralta having recently shit the bed...but with Maddon, who knows. Could just as easily be Troy Percival.

[Msaint]

Who's next in TEX is this happens....Frasor? Feliz? Fangraphs has Frasor.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal report that the Angels, Blue Jays and Tigers have been in contact with Rangers regarding Joakim Soria.
The Angels would be the best landing spot for Soria from a fantasy perspective, as he would figure to have the best chance to remain a closer. Soria is making a reasonable $5.5 million this season with a $7 million club option for 2015, so it's no surprise that he's drawing interest. He's put up a 2.76 ERA and ridiculous 40/4 K/BB ratio over 29 1/3 innings this season.