Hope you enjoyed Part 1 of this series. We continue with Part 2, focusing on middle relievers you should consider, if your league includes the Holds category:
Duaner Sanchez – (NYM)
After a car accident while riding in a Crazy Taxi, Sanchez has returned a few years later for the New York Mets. It should be noted that Aaron Heilmann is in jeopardy of losing his set-up duty to the goggled former master of the eighth inning. This would increase his value immensely! So - provided “Dirty” Duaner shakes the rust that his hiatus may have caused - he is a worthy grab in ALL mixed leagues that count “Ye Ol’ Holds.”
Joey Devine – (OAK)
Devine Intervention has been almost flawless since his call up a few weeks back when Rich Harden was put on the DL. Rich Harden on the DL? Really? Now that my friends is an absolute shock!
Andrew Brown – (OAK)
Down town Andy Brown is yet another Oakland Athletic to consider. He’s been lights out – having not given up a single run at press time.
Santiago Casilla – (OAK)
Bettering both Joey Devine and Andrew Brown - but perhaps not as widely available - is Santiago Casilla. He also has not surrendered any runs this season - and his plus fastball has helped contribute an impressive strikeout rate.
Kyle McClellan – (STL)
Tony LaRussa seems to really like this guy, and with good reason. After a few early season hiccups the big rookie has been pure HOLD GOLD. (He netted his 7th hold today) The Cardinals relief staff get a lot of Hold opportunities. Ryan Franklin and Russ Springer are a little older and wiser than the young buck - But we like Kyle’s K/BB ratio and he seems to be a reliever on the rise. When the Cardinals need a replacement for old man Isringhausen, they just may give McClellan some consideration
Blaine Boyer - (ATL)
“Boyer the Destroyer” is yet another holds bargain who has provided a nice big box of K’s to his owners as well. Boyer could factor in the Braves closer role at some point this year - although it now appears John Smoltz will take over closer duty in Atlanta for now.
John Grabow – (PIT)
Not to be confused with Krusty the Klowns least favorite Simpsons character “Gabbo” - John Grabow is up to 6 holds already, and has only yielded 1 run thus far all season.
Show the Buccos some respect Waiver Sharks – Go and Grab Grabow!
