Grant Balfour

Grant Balfour (RP)

Oakland Atheletics

2012 to date
SVBSHLDKBBERAWHIP
7201784.291.24

KFFL | May 14th, 2:53am
Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour is upset about losing the closer's job, and he voiced ...
CBS Sports | May 13th, 10:00pm
After recording two blown saves and a lowly 11.81 ERA over his past seven games, Oakland relief pitcher Grant Balfour was removed from the team's closer position, MLB.com reports. Athletics manager Bob Melvin made the decision last week after a meeting with Balfour and inserted Brian Fuentes into the role. "I told him I wasn't happy," Balfour said Sunday. "I was [ticked] off. That's fine. Whatever....
CBS Sports | May 9th, 6:37am
A's closer Grant Balfour entered Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning with the game tied at 2-2. He gave up a leadoff triple and allowed the run to score four batters later to put himself on the hook for the loss. However, his teammates scored five runs in the bottom of the frame to give the right-hander the win in the 7-3 victory. It was Balfour's first win of the season. ...
KFFL | May 6th, 11:20am
Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his seventh save of the year against the Tampa ...
CBS Sports | May 6th, 4:32am
Oakland closer Grant Balfour entered the game on Saturday with a one-run lead in the 12th inning in Tampa Bay. He gave up one hit, but didn't let the Rays score, preserving the 4-3 victory. He earned his seventh save of the year in the process.
KFFL | May 2nd, 9:16pm
Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour said he has been sick lately and he dealt with ...
CBS Sports | May 2nd, 3:44am
Oakland closer Grant Balfour had an ugly outing on Tuesday night in Boston. Balfour entered in the ninth inning to protect a 5-1 lead and almost gave it all back. In fact, Balfour could only get one out before being removed from the game in favor of Jordan Norberto as Balfour allowed a two-run single to Mike Aviles to make the score 5-3. Norberto ended up getting the job done for his first save. Balfour's...
CBS Sports | Apr 30th, 1:09am
Oakland relief pitcher Grant Balfour (0-1) permitted season highs in runs (three) and hits (two) while failing to record an out in the Athletics' 5-2 loss at Baltimore on Sunday. Balfour blew his second save in his past three appearances after surrendering a three-run homer to Wilson Betemit in the ninth inning. "I'm going to have my days and some days I'm not," Balfour said. "Today is a day I have...
KFFL | Apr 28th, 4:14pm
Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his sixth save of the season in seven opportunities ...
CBS Sports | Apr 28th, 3:25am
A's closer Grant Balfour entered Friday's series opener against the Orioles in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He walked the leadoff batter but was able to escape the frame unscathed to secure the 5-2 win. Balfour also struck out two while collecting his sixth save of the season.
Grant Balfour News Alert
RotoInfo.com | Mar 20th, 10:12am
Grant Balfour named closer. The decision mostly based on performance from last year.
The New York Times | May 8th, 10:00am
The NY Times discusses the closer situations of some big name pitchers.
KFFL | May 2nd, 8:50pm
Heath Bell and Javy Guerra allow their owners to exhale. Grant Balfour, however, is causing more and more shortness of breath. Plus, more closer news from around the league.
CBS Sports | May 2nd, 5:07pm
Michael Hurcomb touches on the hot button topics at the position in his latest Fantasy Relief.
Fantasy Baseball Cafe | May 2nd, 1:00pm
Closers are quickly going down due to injury or ineffectiveness. R.J. White breaks down just how safe your fantasy closer is in his role or whether he could be replaced.
KFFL | Apr 20th, 6:21pm
Grant Balfour's early season closure perfection could be attributed to a new pitch. Plus, Heath Bell and Javy Guerra rebounding.
Razzball | Apr 12th, 5:00pm
A look around the bullpens of fantasy baseball on what situations you should be aware of.
RotoSummit | Apr 11th, 10:07pm
What relievers are doing well, and which ones are just losing it. Take a look around the fantasy world of the bullpens as well as the closer rankings.
Beast Dome | Apr 10th, 9:11am
Beast Dome gives you the rundown on what waiver wire options are worth owning, along with a recap of all the fantasy news including Ivan Nova and why he should be added in all leagues, and Sergio Santos with his two blown saves.
Fantasy Info Central | Apr 6th, 3:00pm
Chris Perez and Jose Valverde both had speed bumps in their 2012 debuts. After some underwhelming performances from closers on Opening Day, let's take a look at a few teams who have closing situations that need to be monitored. Boston Red Sox Current Closer: Alfredo Aceves Waiting in the wings: Mark Melancon Offseason acquisition Andrew Bailey is on the shelf with thumb surgery that is expected...
The Fake Baseball | Apr 4th, 6:33pm
Need saves? Join the club. A brief analysis of a few teams' closing situations.

Grant Balfour Stats - Fantasy Baseball 2012


  SVBSHLDIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2012 to date7202118101038174.291.24
last 30 days32012159926126.751.75
last 7 days00044220144.501.25

Grant Balfour Projections - Fantasy Baseball 2012


Source GSVWLIPHKBBERAWHIP
Zeile Consensus
FantasyPros
581632584955213.311.20
ZiPS Projections
Baseball Think Factory
59-32554854213.601.26
CAIRO Projections
RLYW.net
45332463645183.241.18
Site Projections
NumberFire
-63-605758234.071.33
Marcel Projections
TangoTiger.net
63143625354213.341.19
Site Projections
ESPN
65324-645161232.951.16
Site Projections
RotoChamp
-3022604460213.301.08
Clay Davenport
Clay Davenport
602733605354224.001.24
Steamer Projections
Steamer Blog
501132504746193.581.31
Site Projections
TG Fantasy Baseball
62542614660212.801.10
Site Projections
KFFL
-163-615056192.801.13
Site Projections
CBS Sports
-3142614961233.211.17
FANS Projections
FanGraphs
581432605457202.851.23

Grant Balfour Rankings - Fantasy Baseball 2012

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Expert Consensus Rank
# for Relief Pitchers
Player Notes
Sablich Brothers
The New York Times
# 17
 
Nick Fleder
The Hardball Times
# 18
 
Site Projections
RotoChamp
# 18
 
Site Projections
KFFL
# 19
 
Alan Harrison
The Fantasy Fix
# 20
 
Eric Radom
Fans Fantasy Football
# 20
 
Mike Harmon
Fox Sports
# 20
 
Site Rankings
CBS Sports
# 20
 
John Halpin
Fox Sports
# 22
 
Howard Bender
Fantasy Baseball Buzz
# 23
 
Site Rankings
Fantasy Smack Talk
# 23
 
Greg Smith
The Fake Baseball
# 23
 
Josh Shepardson
The Hardball Times
# 23
 
Jesse Sakstrup
RotoSummit
# 24
 
Scott Pianowski
Yahoo! Sports
# 24
 
Ben Pritchett
The Hardball Times
# 25
 
Staff Rankings
Baseball Sharks
# 25
 
Ryan Fowler
Fox Sports
# 25
 
Brandon Funston
Yahoo! Sports
# 25
 
Staff Rankings
ESPN
# 26
 
Matt Viere
Fantasy Sports Prime
# 26
 
Tim Young
MLB Soup
# 27
 
Steve Gardner
USA Today
# 27
 
Staff Composite
Yahoo! Sports
# 28
 
James Meyerriecks
Fantasy Info Central
# 29
“Best pitcher in Oakland's bullpen. Should close.”
@ficsports, Feb 25th
Andy Behrens
Yahoo! Sports
# 29
 
Robert Bishop
Fake Teams
# 31
 
Reggie Yinger
Baseball Press
# 31
 
Kevin Hanson
EDSBaseball
# 32
 
Brad Evans
Yahoo! Sports
# 32
 
Brad Johnson
The Hardball Times
# 33
 
Zach Sanders
FanGraphs
# 33
 
Eric Mack
Sports Illustrated
# 33
 
Zach Greubel
Win My Fantasy League
# 35
 
Derek Gerberich
Midwest Sports Fans
# 35
 
D.J. Short
Rotoworld
# 36
 
Jeff Zimmerman
FanGraphs
# 36
 
Josh Cohen
TO Fantasy Sports
# 37
“Balfour is in a battle with Brian Fuentes for the closer job. By years end it could be Fautino De Los Santos. Anyway you slice it, I think it's bullpen by committee.”
@tofantasysports, Mar 12th
Staff Rankings
FFToolbox
# 38
 
Mike Podhorzer
FanGraphs
# 38
 
Muntradamus
Beast Dome
# 41
“Balfour is no lock to keep the job all season. In fact he may lose it to Joey Devine before the season even begins. Keep a close eye on the battle during Spring Training, whoever wins will probably rotate at some point during the season.”
@Muntradamus, Mar 9th
Eno Sarris
FanGraphs
# 41
 
Staff Rankings
Athlon Sports
# 42
 

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