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September 4, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm (CIA) Results September 4

Here are this week’s CIA results. We add in “hits” for Alfredo Aceves, Scott Downs and Jeremy Affeldt. CIA faces a possible losses in Jared Burton. We also have some…

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August 27, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results For August 27

Here are this week’s Closer Identifier Algorithm results. We have three status changes this week. Also, with the situation in Boston, Aceves is likely going to be a “hit” and…

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August 20, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results For August 20

Here are this week’s results with predictions. Two status changes this week. Pitcher CIA result Comments Jim Johnson Lose Skills eroding almost every week. But cant argue with 37/40. Alfredo…

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August 13, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results August 13

As of yesterday evening we were unwilling to declare Ryan Cook a “hit.” However, it has now been reported that Cook is officially out as closer. As a result, we…

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August 7, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results for August 7

Here are the latest results with comments. Jim Johnson, surprisingly, now has a “lose” status, so this will be interesting to watch. CIA also garnered three more “hits” and another…

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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 23, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results for July 23

Changes for this week: Surprisingly, Alfredo Aceves has regressed into “lose” status. His k/BB slipped to 2.4 this week, which also weakened his BPV below the CIA minimum of 80….

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July 15, 2012 posted by Patrick DiCaprio

Closer Identifier Algorithm Results July 15

Heath Bell, and his $27m contract, has yet again pitched his way out of the closer’s role in Miami. After seeing enough of Bell’s shenanigans, manager Ozzie Guillen demoted Bell, most…

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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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July 2, 2012 posted by Matthew Dewoskin

2012 Fantasy Baseball: Blown Opportunities Week 12 Edition

The most bitter, saddest evening ever would occur if Vinnie Pestano, Jonny Venters, David Robertson, Francisco Rodriguez and Joaquin Benoit ever hung out together. These guys are more than likely…