RELIEVERS: LIMA Plan Targets
Feb 29 2012
Here are some top-shelf skill sets to consider late in regular AL-only or NL-only drafts if using LIMA. These relievers are expected to have over 40 innings pitched, go for $3 or less, carry at least a 6.0 Dom, 2.0 Cmd and 1.0 hr/9, with a xERA under 3.50 and BPV of at least 100.
IP Dom Cmd hr/9 xERA BPV
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Brothers (COL) 65 11.4 2.8 0.8 3.01 120
Oliver (TOR) 58 8.7 4.0 0.8 3.13 120
Mujica (MIA) 73 7.8 4.9 1.0 3.35 120
Thatcher (SD) 44 9.2 3.5 0.4 3.30 115
Herrera (KC) 73 8.3 3.2 0.6 2.35 111
Belisle (COL) 73 7.2 4.1 0.6 3.37 111
A.Reed (CHW) 44 10.4 3.6 1.0 3.33 ...
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