Here's a scary thought ...

by maris61 on Apr 15, 2008 12:24 PM MDT Comment 5 comments

The following excerpt is from an article on the Cleveland Indians' website about closer Joe Borowski (who blew a big save against the Red Sox Mon. night) being put on the disabled list (with a triceps strain) & who may replace him as their closer:

"Veteran righthander Jorge Julio (2.75 ERA) is the only other member of the Tribe's bullpen with extensive closing experience..."

Sorry if that brings back nightmares for anyone. Corpas looks pretty good now, doesn't he?

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I believe that

they meant to say “with extensive experience blowing saves”. It’s an understandable typo, I don’t really fault them for it. Though it is slightly appropriate that that shows up right before we start our series with the Padres…

by oo_nrb on Apr 15, 2008 12:28 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like

It will be Rafael Betancourt getting the save opportunities. He should have been getting them in the first place.

by Hizilla on Apr 15, 2008 12:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe, maybe not

The same article says Betancourt is 12-for-29 in lifetime save opportunities. That’s probably J. Julio territory.

But Betancourt gets the nod, on account of he never pitched for the D-Rays.

Astros fan for 46 frustrating years. Moving to CO in 4 years & maybe switching no. 1 team. I'm patient & loyal, but a half-century is enough. Cubs fans are nuts.

by maris61 on Apr 15, 2008 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

correcting myself

Julio didn’t pitch for the D-Rays, either. It was on the other Fla. team (Marlins) he had a 12.54 ERA.

He’s 99 for 132 in career save opportunities, but, alas, 0 for 5 with the Rockies.

Astros fan for 46 frustrating years. Moving to CO in 4 years & maybe switching no. 1 team. I'm patient & loyal, but a half-century is enough. Cubs fans are nuts.

by maris61 on Apr 15, 2008 3:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs