| PLAYER |
TEAM |
COMMENTS |
| 1. Jonathan Papelbon |
Red Sox |
Quailty closer on quality team. |
| 2. Frankie Rodriguez |
Angels |
Will give you strikeouts, too. |
| 3. Joe Nathan |
Twins |
No Santana, so bullpen must help. |
| 4. Billy Wagner |
Mets |
Team should lead NL in wins. |
| 5. Huston Street |
A’s |
Could save majority of A's wins. |
| 6. Mariano Rivera |
Yankees |
Can't go wrong drafting him. |
| 7. J.J. Putz |
Mariners |
Will get lot of leads from top staff. |
| 8. Takashi Saito |
Dodgers |
Coming off tremendous season. |
| 9. Trevor Hoffman |
Padres |
Veteran still gets job done. |
| 10. Todd Jones |
Tigers |
Team could win 100 games. |
| 11. Chad Cordero |
Nationals |
Would rate higher on better team. |
| 11. Joba Chamberlain |
Yankees |
Could be starting by midseason. |
| 12. Brad Lidge |
Phillies |
Already having problems. |
| 12. B.J. Ryan |
Blue Jays |
Quality closer when healthy. |
| 14. Joe Borowski |
Indians |
Should get plenty of opportunities. |
| 15. Brendan Lyon |
Diamondbacks |
Steps into Valverde's big shoes. |
| 16. Francisco Cordero |
Reds |
Enjoyed second life with Milwaukee. |
| 17. Jose Valderde |
Astros |
Had nice season with Diamondbacks. |
| 18. Bobby Jenks |
White Sox |
Should be good for 30 saves. |
| 19. Rafael Soriano |
Braves |
Has talent to be good one. |
| 21. Manny Corpas |
Rockies |
Tough to hold leads at Coors. |
| 22. Troy Percival |
Devil Rays |
Veteran gets new life. |
| 23. Eddie Guardado |
Rangers |
Gets another chance to close. |
| 24. Joakim Soria |
Royals |
Up-and-coming closer. |
| 25. Carlos Marmol |
Cubs |
Will play major role in Cub bullpen. |