RELIEVERS: A Plan B for Every Occasion, pt. 2
Feb 8 2012
We continue to roll through some scenarios if incumbent or designated closers get hurt, traded or replaced--this time with Milwaukee through Washington. (All statistics are current BaseballHQ.com projections).
The Brewers had an excellent run in 2011 due to in infusion of starting pitching, a strong lineup, and an underrated pen. Closer John Axford (RHP) had a strong year and expects to return and do much the same in 2012. But if he fails or gets hurt, the Brewers have a ready Plan B:
MIL IP Sv BS Hld Dom Cmd HR/9 xERA BPV ========== === == == === ==== ==== ==== ==== === Axford 65 34 2 0 10.7 2.9 0.4 3.04 117 F.Rodriguez 65 8 6 22 10.1 2.8 0.6 3.17 110 Fiers ...
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