Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings
With spring training well under way, it's time to take a quick glance at the bullpens of each MLB team. We'll figure out who's slated to earn saves at this point and who's next in line. We'll also give you a couple of other names worth keeping a close eye on throughout the spring and into the season. We'll update this list throughout the spring as news warrants.
Note: Chart updated March 11. These rankings reflect the overall value of a team's relief corps for fantasy, in addition to the closer. They are different from the relief pitcher rankings found elsewhere in the draft kit. For example, the Royals' Joakim Soria is our No. 4 closer, but because no other relievers on his team are fantasy-worthy at this point, the Royals' bullpen ranks ninth. The Angels, on the other hand, have multiple relievers of interest.
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Eric Karabell is a senior writer for ESPN.com who covers fantasy baseball, football and basketball. He has twice been honored as fantasy sports writer of the year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. His new book, "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments," was published by Source Books and is available in bookstores. Contact Eric by e-mailing him here.



