Francisco Cordero - Fantasy News & Updates
Francisco Cordero - Fantasy News & Updates
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Though no longer the lights-out closer who thrived in Milwaukee, Cordero has proven to be one of the game's most reliable relievers around, collecting 30-plus saves in five of the last six seasons. If anything happens to Cordero, the Reds have backups to turn to in setup men Nick Masset and Daniel Ray Herrera.
Coming off his fourth blown save and sixth loss, Cordero nearly squandered a three-run lead before clamping down on an untested Bucs offense. Still, when it comes to getting the job done, it's hard to argue with Cordero's record. He's on the verge of his third 40-save campaign while compiling a sterling ERA of 2.23.
Cordero has worked three of the last four days, locking down each of the Reds' victories over the Astros in style. The veteran closer, who is tied with Ryan Franklin and Heath Bell for most saves in the NL, has allowed just two earned runs this month in 8 2/3 innings.
Cordero might not get the same amount of chances that a Mariano Rivera or a Jonathan Papelbon get, but the veteran fireman has made the most of what he's had to work with in his time with the Reds and remains one of the game's best ninth-inning men. On the year, Cordero is the proud owner of a 2.40 ERA and 53 Ks to go with his 34 saves.
Cordero, who blew his first save since Aug. 25, entered with a 3-2 lead in this one but couldn’t hold it. He gave up a hit and a pair of walks before allowing a walk-off, two-run single to Seth Smith. The blown save was just his third in 36 chances this season.
After running into a few hiccups at the end of August, Cordero has been untouchable of late, locking down his last five save opportunities with ease.
The Reds have had their ups and downs in 2009, but Cordero has been astonishingly consistent as the team's closer. His peripheral stats aren't overwhelming -- his 2.20 ERA is excellent, but his 1.33 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings aren't eye-popping -- but Cordero is now 32-for-34 in save opportunities, which is pretty much all that matters for Reds fans and fantasy owners alike.
A smooth inning’s work for Cordero, who had been tagged with a blown save and a loss over his previous six appearances. Overall, he’s been one of the game’s most consistent closers, converting all but two of his 32 save chances with a solid 2.28 ERA.
Cordero has been as close to automatic as you can get this year, slamming the door on opponents in 26 of his 27 opportunities with a 1.20 WHIP and a 40/20 K/BB ratio. Barring injury, a third straight season of 30 saves is in the cards for the veteran fireman.
Cordero had some wiggle room in this one, as he entered with a 5-3 lead before running into some trouble. Despite converting his last 10 save chances, he’s shown some chinks in the armor recently, allowing multiple hits in each of his last three appearances. On the year, the elder statesman has closed the door on all but one of his opportunities and sports a nasty 1.79 ERA.
Cordero has breezed through 13 of his last 14 appearances without allowing an earned run. Although this was his first save since July 27, Cordero has remained quite effective and still represents the core of any owners' relief staff.
It's unclear whether the Reds are buyers or sellers right now, but the Dodgers will do their best to influence that decision on Tuesday, when the two clubs square off in the second of a three-game series. The Orioles have expressed a desire to hold onto Sherrill. Stay tuned.
Cordero has been lights-out over his last eight appearances, firing eight scoreless innings and picking up five saves and a win. For the year, the veteran fireman has converted all but one of his 23 save opportunities while compiling a nasty 1.66 ERA.
This will be Cordero's third All-Star Game after he went in 2004 while with the Rangers and in '07 for the Brewers. This time, the 34-year-old was one of the picks made by National League manager and Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel. Cordero earned his spot on the NL pitching staff with 20 saves in 21 chances this season.
Coco continues to cruise. After blowing a save against Washington on June 10, Cordero has allowed just two hits and three walks in his next eight innings of work, and has five saves and a win during that stretch. He's mercurial, as owners know well, but Cordero is hot at the moment.
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