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July 30, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results as of July 29

Here are the latest results. Only one change but a lot of players in flux. As discussed in my USA Today column last week, Carlo Marmol is now a “hold.”…

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July 8, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Latest Closer Identifier Algorithm Results – All-Star Break

Two changes this week. Rafael Soriano jumps into “hold” status, based on his sterling SV/SVO%. On the other hand, Heath Bell once again drops to “lose” status of letting up…

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June 25, 2012 posted by Nick Raducanu

2012 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes 6/25

Each and every day, I’ll be combing over box scores and scouring local beat writers’ reports to make sure you have all the information you need in order to make…

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June 15, 2012 posted by Nick Raducanu

2012 Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes 6/15

Each and every day, I’ll be combing over box scores and scouring local beat writers’ reports to make sure you have all the information you need in order to make…

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June 10, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Predictions June 10

It was a mixed week for CIA as it racked up a hit on Brian Fuentes, who lost his closer job for the second time this season, and perhaps the…

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May 28, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Latest Closer Identifier Algorithm Results May 28-Amended

The Closer Identifier Algorithm (CIA) chalks up another three hits to run its record of correct predictions of demotions from the closer role to an impressive 12-1 (I hadn’t counted…

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May 24, 2012 posted by Matthew Dewoskin

2012 Fantasy Baseball:Blown Opportunities Week 7 Edition

We’ve now reached the point in the season when the closer carousel starts coming back around. Managers have burned through most of their available options and are now turning back…

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May 21, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

CIA Spreadsheet as of May 21

Here are the latest results of the Closer Identifier Algorithm. There are a few changes from last week, and we have added a comments column to explain why.  During the…

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May 14, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

CIA Spreadsheet as of May 14

Every Week I am going to compile the predictions of CIA here. Since stats are moving targets, players will move in or out of its “hold the job” criteria. So…

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May 13, 2012 posted by Paul Greco

FAABwire For May 14

Welcome to the fifth FAABwire series for the 2012 season. This article will cover the top pickups of the week and how much FAAB (Free agent acquisition budget) you should…