2022 Relief Pitcher Review

Eno and DVR begin their 2022 Positional Reviews series with relievers. As the top closer shuffle places, does it make sense to target top-end sources of saves? Will the implementation of the Pitch Clock prove particularly costly for older relievers? Which young risers will catch the most helium on the heels of productive 2022 seasons? 

Rundown

1:24 Final Roster Adjustments

7:26 Lessons Learned from Josh Hader & Liam Hendriks

10:32 Re-Ordering the Top-End Options?

16:04 Treading Carefully Around the Back of the Top 100

23:40 Aiming for 70 Saves in 2023?

27:22 Role Uncertainty From the Third Tier

32:48 Draft-and-Hold v. Leagues w/Moves

39:13 Aging Curves on Relievers

45:23 Embracing (Or Not Fearing) Committees

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