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Closer Report: April 8

By Scott Engel
ESPN Games Fantasy Edge

Friday, April 8, 2005

It has been the craziest, most frustrating opening week for closers that most fantasy players have ever seen. Eric Gagne is out of action, Mariano Rivera can't hold a lead against a top opponent, and five other firemen blew saves in key situations. After Braden Looper, Bob Wickman, Shingo Takatsu, Trevor Hoffman and Keith Foulke all fell apart in key situations, we have no choice but to fully re-rank everyone. It's very early, so we're also keeping the long-term outlook in mind here. 1. Brad Li ...

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