Lyon, Brandon

- Relief Pitcher, Houston Astros

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	31
Bats or Throws	Right

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Brandon Lyon

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Reviewed by buck
February 28, 2010
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Lyon is a late-round fall-back option if you find yourself in need of a closer, but his lack of dominant stuff and checkered ninth-inning history should tell you that those saves will come with a hefty price tag. Don't worry about his shoulder issue unless it threatens to cost him time in the regular season. 5-25-3.65-1.35-50 in 70 IP.

Positives / Upside	Lyon pitched very well in a set-up role for Detroit last season, and saved 26 games for Arizona back in 2008. The 'Stros threw big bucks Lyon's way this winter, and the assumption is that he'll take over as the team's closer in 2010. As such, he could pile up plenty of saves (Houston created 65 save opportunities last season) at a bargain price. 7-30-3.25-1.30-55 in 70 IP.
Negatives / Downside	The reason Lyon was setting up in Detroit was that he absolutely bombed in the closer's role. He's not a high-strikeout pitcher by any means, and if his location and command aren't impeccable, things could get ugly. Matt Lindstrom is also a member of the Houston bullpen, and could grab some saves of his own if Lyon struggles. Lyon was still recovering from offseason surgery to remove a cyst from his shoulder at the time of this review. 3-15-4.40-1.45-40 in 60 IP.
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	300