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645 · February 9th, 2008, 01:13 AM

Alright to highlight a few that should be noted.

Baltimore
This situation is a mess all Around and the O's may change closers a number of times this season and it is best to stay away from it on Draft Day.

Tampa Bay Rays
The Ray's signed Troy Percival in the offseason to be there Closer but there is heath issues with him and it is unlikely he will stay heathty all season and there is a good chance that Al Reyes last Season will get a few saves thoughout the Season.

Toronto Blue Jays
B.J. Ryan coming back from Tommy John surgery expected to be back for the start of the season but there has to be the question will he be ready to close. So Jeremy Accardo may still have a chance to get a few more saves.

Cleveland Indians
Joe Borowski is a questionable closer and his chances of remaining closer all season is 50-50 but I wouldn't count on him repeating what he did last season and there is a good chance that Rafael Betancourt could get a few Saves for the Indians this season.

Detroit Tigers
Todd Jones has been in decline for some time and he isn't going to get any better but with Joel Zumaya likely out for at least midseason the closer job should be his for the first half but you expect there is plenty of risk here.

Texas Rangers
C.J. Wilson will start the season as the Rangers Closer but he may not finish the season as closer. So expect a few changes in Texas along the Way.

February 9th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,426	Season Preview: American League Alright to highlight a few that should be noted. Baltimore This situation is a mess all Around and the O's may change closers a number of times this season and it is best to stay away from it on Draft Day. Tampa Bay Rays The Ray's signed Troy Percival in the offseason to be there Closer but there is heath issues with him and it is unlikely he will stay heathty all season and there is a good chance that Al Reyes last Season will get a few saves thoughout the Season. Toronto Blue Jays B.J. Ryan coming back from Tommy John surgery expected to be back for the start of the season but there has to be the question will he be ready to close. So Jeremy Accardo may still have a chance to get a few more saves. Cleveland Indians Joe Borowski is a questionable closer and his chances of remaining closer all season is 50-50 but I wouldn't count on him repeating what he did last season and there is a good chance that Rafael Betancourt could get a few Saves for the Indians this season. Detroit Tigers Todd Jones has been in decline for some time and he isn't going to get any better but with Joel Zumaya likely out for at least midseason the closer job should be his for the first half but you expect there is plenty of risk here. Texas Rangers C.J. Wilson will start the season as the Rangers Closer but he may not finish the season as closer. So expect a few changes in Texas along the Way.