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2009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: RPWe are ranking over 450 players to help you prepare for the up coming season. Whether you are in a shallow 10-team mixed-league or play in an NL or AL-only 12 team league, the depth of these 5x5 rankings will certainly be helpful. Joe Nathan, MINNathan has had five straight seasons with 35+ saves. His 1.33 ERA in 2008 was not too shabby either. He's Mr. Consistency and has an impressive strike outs per 9 inning ratio of 9.8.
Jonathan Papelbon, BOSThe numbers tell the story here: a career high 41 saves in 2008, ten SO/9 ratio, and batters only hit .223 (increase from 2007's .146). He could be overrated, but numbers merit this slot.
Mariano Rivera, NYYThe veteran player could began to slid this season. Another solid campaign in 2008, but a far cry from a dominant one.
Brad Lidge, PHIGreat stuff, but somewhat inconsistent at times. Still, his impressive 12.1SO per 9 innings since 2006, make him one of the best. He's primed for a big year.
Francisco Rodriguez, NYMRodriguez is a bit overrated. Yes, he has the saves record, but he had 18 more chances than anyone. The Mets could struggle to manufacture runs (they are a 3-home run team) and that could limit K-Rods opportunities.
Joakim Soria, KCSoria is a sleeper. He's blown just seven save chances in two plus years. If that wasn't impressive enough, then his opponents' .178 batting average should do the trick.
Jose Valverde, HOUValverde's 91 saves since 2006 are the National League's best. He has starting stuff and demeanor. With a speedy lineup and better pitching, Valverde could repeat his 2006 performance.
Bobby Jenks, CHWJenks has tons of ability, but questionable work ethics and a bit immature. Still, he has the stuff of a great reliever. With the Sox lineup, he should get between 40 to 45 saves opportunities.
Francisco Cordero, CINCordero had at least 34 saves in each of the past four seasons. Numbers aside, he is hamstrung by a mediocre middle relieve corps. He could move up this list.
Brian Wilson, SFA 100 mph pitcher? Sometimes at least. Still inconsistent and have control issues. As it is, he still managed to post a 41 save season. The sky is the limit here.
Carlos Marmol, CHCMarmol is very raw, but extremely talented; he has the stuff to move up. He needs to keep ball down and is prone to the long ball (10 HR allowed on 40 hits). Should have a 40+ save season.
Kerry Wood, CLEWood is one of the most intriguing pitchers out there. He has amazing stuff, when he is healthy. He had 34 last season despite frequent visits to the DL. Could become a John Smoltz clone.
BJ Ryan, TORRyan is still felling the effects of a Tommy John-type of surgery. He won't never approach his 2006 form, but could be effective. A 40 save season is still a possibility.
Jonathan Broxton, LADBroxton is another talented pitcher who lacks consistency. Still, his 11.4SO per 9 innings is his biggest calling card. With the Dodgers' pitching staff, he should have a 35+ season.
Matt Capps, PITCapps had shoulder problems. His good command and above average fast ball makes him a 35+ save guy. His biggest hurdle: he plays for the Pirates.
Brian Fuentes, LAAK-Rod's replacement is as solid as they come. Just one of 15 closers with at least 100 saves since 2005. However, he could be in the decline and is a bit overrated.
George Sherrill, BALSherrill's shoulder problems are casting a big cloud on an otherwise impressive career. His 8.25 ERA in his last 20 outings leaves big questions to be answered this spring.
Mike Gonzalez, ATLGonzalez has good, but not great stuff with an average fastball. He's a solid player who will never put up spectacular numbers. Good for 35 saves. Anything above that is bonus.
Huston Street, COLThis is how desperate the Rockies were for a closer. Far removed from his best (2006) season, Street could struggle at Colorado
Trevor Hoffmann, MILHoffman is a crafty veteran who's days as a top closer are long gone. He had a pedestrian 3.77 ERA in 2008 and we should expect most or less the same in 2009.
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