Finding a lockdown closer has become a necessity in today’s game, but finding one that can constantly get the job down is a rarity. Kenley Jansen became that guy for the Dodgers during his tenure with the team and while he endured several bumps along the road over the past couple of seasons, he showed in the second half of this past season he can still be trusted.
With him now hitting free agency once again, opposing teams will surely be interested in adding him to their roster. According to MLB Insider John Heyman, Jansen is on the wish list of the Philadelphia Phillies.