I know, I know...small sample size, yada yada yada, but here are the Top 10 Reasons to Always Avoid Using High Picks to Draft Closers



10) Rafael Soriano: 4 IP, 2.25 ERA, 1 save, 0 blown saves, went on the 15-day DL today
9) Kerry Wood: 6 IP, 6.00 ERA, 3 saves, 1 blown save
8) Huston Street: 5.2 IP, 7.94 ERA, 2 saves, 1 blown save
7) JJ Putz: 2 IP, 9.00 ERA, 1 save, 1 blown save, went on the 15-day DL April 2
6) Brandon Lyon: 4 IP, 9.00 ERA, 2 saves, 2 blown saves
5) Francisco Rodriguez: 2.1 IP, 8.10 ERA, 3 saves, 1 blown save, out since April 7 with sprained ankle
4) Jose Valverde: 4 IP, 11.25 ERA, 1 save, 1 blown save
3) Eric Gagne: 3 IP, 12.00 ERA, 1 save, 2 blown saves
2) Trevor Hoffman: 3.2 IP, 12.27 ERA, 2 saves, 1 blown save
1) Joe Borowski: 2.1 IP, 19.29 ERA, 2 saves, 1 blown save