Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this fantasy baseball thing again, and let me tell you, figuring out who’s gonna be closing games is a real headache. I decided to get organized, so I started putting together a closer chart. Here’s how I did it.
First, I grabbed a notebook and a pen – yeah, I’m old school like that. I figured I needed to track all 30 teams, so I jotted down each team name, leaving a bunch of space underneath. Then the real work began.
I started digging through team websites, and reading any news articles I could find. My goal was to find any little hints about who each team might use as their closer. Some teams make it easy – they just come out and say who’s gonna be their guy. Others, though, are all secretive, so you gotta read between the lines.
As I found information, I wrote it down under each team. If a team had a clear closer, I put their name at the top of the list for that team. If it was more of a committee situation, or if a team had multiple guys with closing experience, I listed them all, trying to rank them based on who I thought was most likely to get saves.
- Checked for official announcements on team websites.
- Read news articles and beat writer reports.
- Noted any injuries that might affect the closer situation.
- Considered past performance and experience.
This whole process took a good chunk of time, but I did it. After I had all my notes down, I decided to make it look a little nicer. I typed the whole thing up into a spreadsheet, so it is easier to update as the season goes on.
It’s not perfect, of course. Things change fast in baseball, so you gotta stay on top of it. But having this chart definitely helps me keep track of all the closer possibilities. Now, when I’m setting my fantasy lineup, I have a better idea of who might be getting those precious saves.
It’s not rocket science, but it’s a good way to get organized. If you’re into fantasy baseball, you should give it a try. It might just help you win your league!