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          Fantasy baseball: Closer report

          Ian Kennedy tends to get overlooked despite recording 30 saves in 2019. Denny Medley/USA TODAY Sports
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterJul 16, 2020, 03:26 PM
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          Judging by draft results for the leagues I have participated in for mocking purposes and otherwise, it sure seems like nobody wants any part of Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy. I get it. Not only is he 35 years old and pitching for a team that few believe can contend for anything meaningful, but he saved nary a game in his first 12 big league seasons prior to 2019.