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Scott Downs, RP, Angels

Oh, the fickle life of a closer. Jordan Walden pretty much owned the Angels job to start the season, but less than a month in has already been demoted. Enter Downs, who has yet to give up a run this season and nailed down his first two save opps. And this is why you don't draft closers early, my friends.
<br><b>Key stat:</b> His highest WHIP over the last three years is 1.01. You'll take that.
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( May 1, 2012 )

Oh, the fickle life of a closer. Jordan Walden pretty much owned the Angels job to start the season, but less than a month in has already been demoted. Enter Downs, who has yet to give up a run this season and nailed down his first two save opps. And this is why you don't draft closers early, my friends.
Key stat: His highest WHIP over the last three years is 1.01. You'll take that.

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