2010 Sleepers Player Profile: Ryan Madson, Philadelphia Phillies

Written By Todd Farino, http://www.fantasybaseballsearch.com/.


Player: Ryan Madson
Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Throws: Right

Position: RP

FBS Sleeper Rank: #1/30

Madson is a big-time sleeper in 2010 with all the problems Brad Lidge has going on. To start, Lidge had two minor surgeries in the off-season and the latter was on his elbow. Odds are he won't be ready to start the season and that means Ryan Madson will be the Phillies closer on opening day. Even when Lidge is ready to pitch, he will need time to get his strength up, which means more time for Madson. Then there is still the question of Lidge’s mechanics and control. With all those problems and the fact he is in his last year of his contract, Ryan Madson could be the closer for awhile if not the whole season in Philadelphia.




In 2009, Madson recorded ten saves in sixteen chances and in the end didn't handle the closer job very well when he got the job in June. In roughly 2 weeks, Madson blew three saves and three losses before losing the job back to Lidge. Brushing that aside, Madson is in his prime and has everything you need to be a great closer. During that stretch, Madson depended on his fastball a bit too much and hitters were sitting on it. That's bound to change as Madson gains confidence in his other pitches and he will have a great season, recording up to 20-40 saves.  It all depends on how long he keeps the job, either way he will record several saves and post a fantastic K/9.

The True Guru Projections: 22 saves, 4 wins, 83 Ks, 2.97 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

I feel this player will achieve my projections through our formula based on 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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