Madson Time

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is day-to-day with knee inflammation. This knee bothers me and I would invest in Ryan Madson. Lidge had off-season knee surgery and this is the same knee that is inflamed. All Lidge owners should have the insurance policy with Madson. Madson has a over a K an inning and ERA is right around three. He should steal some saves even if Lidge is healthy and if Lidge does go on the DL your getting a middle tier closer. So Lidge owners don't worry just pick up Ryan Madson.

Closers In Line

With many closers starting off quite poorly, there are a few setup men out there that can evolve into serviceable closers. Manny Corpas(COL)- Huston Street is leaving off right where he left off last year. 5.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP. When Billy Beane gets rid of you he knows your best days are behind you. Corpas has been lights out so far. Not allowing any runs and has a WHIP under .50. Corpas will be the closer by mid-May. Michael Wuertz(OAK)- Everyone is starting to catch on to Brad Ziegler and Joey Devine has visited Dr. James Andrews which is never good. There are a ton of young arms out there in Oakland but as of right now Wuertz has been the front runner to replace Ziegler assuming he doesn't turn it around. Wuertz only owned in 3% of Yahoo leagues. Jensen Lewis(CLE)- This is a long shot but Kerry Wood is one blister on his finger from being out for the season. Jensen has not been great to start the year but last year he closed 13 of 14 games for the Tribe. Keep Jensen on your watch list he's only owned in 2% of Yahoo leagues. Scout Berardi