Bogfella's Notebook: AL Bullpen Review

We are past the trade deadline, moving well into August, and the serious contenders are separating themselves from some of the early season pretenders. Every game counts, and it seems like the pressure to perform, especially with the most visible players, is mounting. From a fantasy perspective, just like the major league teams, you want your closers to lock down every possible save. No stumbles, no bumbles. Therefore, this week and next, I'll look at the state of the bullpens - this week, the American League, and next week, the National League. The Notebook forum is now open for business. Always remember, knowing what a guy has done is not nearly as useful as knowing what he is likely to do going forward:

The State of the Bullpens - American League:

Baltimore Orioles - Things were not going so well for Jim Johnson recently. He was virtually automatic for the first half of the season, but ran into a real downturn a couple of weeks ago. I

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