Broxton takes over top fireman role

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By Jay Clemons, SI.com

In his first full season as the Dodgers closer last year, Jonathan Broxton saved 36 games and struck out 114 in 76 innings. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Fantasy Baseball 2010 Jay Clemons' Player Rankings Top 200 Overall: Pujols, Ramirez rank 1-2 Outfielders: Braun takes over top spot First Base: It's Pujols and the rest Second Base: Utley, Kinsler duke it out Shortstop: Han-Ram leads loaded field Third Base: Longoria challenges A-Rod Catcher: Mauer a notch above the rest DH: Lind rises as big sluggers fade Starters: Greinke edges Lincecum Relievers: Nathan news brings shakeup CLEMONS: 2010 Fantasy Draft Primer

Introduction: Let's just cut through all the hooey on this positional breakdown, OK? In terms of saves, ERA, strikeouts and WHIP (and in that order) ... these are the best 45 relievers to target on draft day, with the provision to stay away from our prior No. 2, Joe Nathan, who likely will be sidelined for the season with a torn ligament in his elbow

1. Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers
2. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox
3. Mariano Rivera, Yankees
4. Heath Bell, Padres
5. Trevor Hoffman, Brewers
6. Francisco Rodriguez, Mets
7. Joakim Soria, Royals
8. Rafael Soriano, Rays
9. Frank Francisco, Rangers
10. Brian Fuentes, Angels
11. Netfali Feliz, Rangers
12. Jose Valverde, Tigers
13. Andrew Bailey, Athletics
14. Brad Lidge, Phillies
15. Billy Wagner, Braves
16. Francisco Cordero, Reds
17. Ryan Franklin, Cardinals
18. Kerry Wood, Indians
19. Jon Rauch, Twins
20. Carlos Marmol, Cubs
21. Mike Gonzalez, Orioles
22. David Aardsma, Mariners
23. Jason Frasor, Blue Jays
24. Huston Street, Rockies
25. Bobby Jenks, White Sox
26. Leo Nunez, Marlins
27. Brandon Lyon, Astros
28. C.J. Wilson, Rangers
29. Michael Wuertz, Athletics
30. Brian Wilson, Giants
31. Sergio Romo, Giants
32. Chris Perez, Indians
33. Luke Gregerson, Padres
34. Daniel Bard, Red Sox
35. Ryan Perry, Tigers
36. Drew Storen, Nationals
37. Alfredo Aceves, Yankees
38. J.P. Howell, Rays
39. Juan Cruz, Royals
40. Jason Motte, Cardinals
41. Joey Devine, Athletics
42. Fernando Rodney, Angels
43. Matt Lindstrom, Astros
44. Matt Guerrier, Twins
45. Dan Wheeler, Rays