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Giants closer Brian Wilson made great strides last season; not just because he lead the league with 48 saves, but because he improved in just about every statistical category fantasy owners care about.

He’s also making strides on the mound this spring to get healthy. Wilson faced hitters on Monday in a batting practice session, but still isn’t ready to face live, spring training action as he’s still recovering from lower-back tightness.

Wilson’s arm strength seems fine, according to pitching coach Dave Righetti, but the Giants are taking it slow because of Wilson’s back. The team said last week that it hopes Wilson will throw 10 innings in Cactus League action.

Wilson struck out 11.21 batters per nine innings, an 8.5 percent increase from 2009, and walked 3.13 batters per nine, a 6.5 percent decrease. Most important however, is that his ERA fell from 2.74 to 1.81.

Wilson’s average draft position is 75.93, and he’s currently the third relief pitcher being selected; behind Mariano Rivera and Joakim Soria.

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