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          Five closer situations worth watching

          Will the Yankees elevate Dellin Betances or use newly acquired Andrew Miller at closer? Getty Images, AP Photo
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterJan 22, 2015, 11:26 AM ET
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          Nothing against the awesome top tier of closers -- Atlanta Braves right-hander Craig Kimbrel, Cincinnati Reds lefty Aroldis Chapman, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenley Jansen and Kansas City Royals right-hander Greg Holland -- but I’m far more interested in the lesser, even problematic tiers, because after filling offense and rotation, that’s what many will be left for to focus on in drafts.