2021 Relief Pitcher Preview

Eno and DVR finally take the plunge into the pool of relievers as they wrap up their 2021 positional preview series.

Rundown

3:30 How Many Elite Closers Are There?

10:15 Is it Necessary to Pay Up for a Top Option?

15:20 Second-Tier Closer Targets

29:03 Third-Tier Closers

35:04 Minnesota's Unsettled Ninth Inning

41:36 Taking Shots in San Diego & St. Louis

54:07 Any Interest in Jake McGee as San Francisco's Closer?

73:09 SPaRPs and Bulk Relievers of Interest

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