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Closer Potpourri with Greg Jewett
Description
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?
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