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RotoKing's 2008 Relief Pitcher Rankings as of April, 29, 2008
Rank Relief Pitcher
Team
Pre-season Rank
 Eligibility Notes
1
 Jonathan Papelbon
BOS
1
 RP
2
 J.J. Putz
SEA
3
 RP
3
 Francisco Rodriguez
LAA
2
 RP Drops only due to slight concern of ankle injury re-occuring & caution Scioscia has shown.
4
 Joe Nathan
MIN
4
 RP
5
 Mariano Rivera
NYY
5
 RP Has closed the gap to the top tiered closers... 8 SVs, 11 Ks, & only 4 base hits in 11 IP.
6
 Billwy Wagner
NYM
6
 RP Following Rivera's example... 6 SVs, 10 Ks, 3 base runners allowed in 10 IP.
7
 Bobby Jenks
CWS
8
 RP
8
 Huston Street
OAK
9
 RP
9
 Jose Valverde
HOU
7
 RP
10
 Takashi Saito
LAD
10
 RP
11
 Francisco Cordero
CIN
12
 RP
12
 Brad Lidge
PHI
13
 RP
13
 B.J. Ryan
TOR
17
 RP
14
 Trevor Hoffman
SD
14
 RP
15
 Jason Isringhausen
STL
16
 RP
16
 Brian Wilson
SF
18
 RP
17
 Matt Capps
PIT
20
 RP
18
 Joakim Soria
KC
21
 RP
19
 Eric Gagne
MIL
19
 RP
20
 Rafael Soriano
ATL
11
 RP One more week until return to the closers role.
21
 Kerry Wood
CHC
22
 RP Has been solid, slightly outperformed by Marmol.
22
 Troy Percival
TB
24
 RP
23
 Kevin Gregg
FLA
26
 RP Looked like he was going to be pushed by Lindstrom, but has not allowed an ER in last 8 IP.
24
 Chad Cordero
WAS
15
 RP Struggling with velocity. Needs to stay healthy & regain form to hold off Rauch as closer.
25
 C.J. Wilson
TEX
27
 RP Gaining firm hold of Rangers closer role.
26
 Todd Jones
DET
29
 RP
27
 Brandon Lyon
ARZ
30
 RP Poor start, but converting opportunities.
28
 Rafael Betancourt
CLE
32
 RP Borowski's injury may allow Betancourt to overtake Indians closer job.
29
 George Sherill
BAL
41
 RP Converting saves, but may be a trade deadline candidate with Orioles in rebuilding mode.
30
 Brian Fuentes
COL
34
 RP Will close for Rockies in short term, only time will tell if he can hold off Corpas.
31
 Hideki Okajima
BOS
35
 RP Brilliant in setup role. 1 win, 1 SV, 9 Ks, & 0.96 ERA in 9 1/3 IP.
32
 Manny Corpas
COL
23
 RP Could easily regain closers role in Colorado.
33
 Heath Bell
SD
39
 RP Hoffman has been shaky, but the all time saves leader might have a shorter leash than many expect if Bell dominates hitters like he did a season ago.
34
 Chad Bradford
BAL
25
 RP Although he lost the closers job battle in the spring to Sherrill has been excellent in setup role with 2 wins, 1.86 ERA, & 0.83 WHIP. Could earn some saves later in the year with trade possibilities.
35
 Joba Chamberlain
NYY
46
 RP Starting role seems to be approaching sooner rather than later.
36
 Tony Pena
ARZ
31
 RP Still has the best stuff of anyone in Arizona pen.
37
 Joe Borowski
CLE
28
 RP Shelf life is expiring...
38
 Pat Neshek
MIN
33
 RP
39
 Jonathan Broxton
LAD
42
 RP
40
 Carlos Marmol
CHC
45
 RP Electric reliever should be closing somewhere.
41
 Scot Shields
LAA
47
 RP
42
 Jon Rauch
WAS
51
 RP
43
 Manny Acosta
ATL
51
 RP In line for save opportunities, with Soriano out another week.
44
 Mike Gonzalez
ATL
51
 RP Combination of Soriano's injury & Gonzalez being a ahead of schedule might help cause for saves.
45
 Matt Lindstrom
FLA
51
 RP
46
 Masahide Kobayashi
CLE
51
 RP Looks ready to step into closers role if Betancourt & Borowski are not the solutions in Cleveland.
47
 Bob Howry
CHC
43
 RP
48
 Jeremy Accardo
TOR
44
 RP
49
 Santiago Casilla
OAK
51
 RP Hasn't allowed an ER in 17 1/3 consecutive IP dating back to last year.
50
 Damaso Marte
PIT
37
 RP
New Arrivals: 42. Jon Rauch, WAS; 43. Manny Acosta, ATL; 44. Mike Gonzalez, ATL; 45. Matt Lindstrom, FLA; 46. Masahide Kobayashi, CLE; 49. Santiago Casilla, OAK;
Dropped Out: 36. Kazuo Fukumori, TEX; 38. Tom Gordon, PHI; 40. Jamie Walker, BAL; 48. Derrick Turnbow, MIL; 49. Octavio Dotel, CWS; 50. David Riske, MIL;

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