The Phillies closer-role has changed hands once again. Jose Contreras was placed on the DL Sunday with an elbow injury. Contreras is the guy who replaced Brad Lidge as the Phillies closer after Lidge was placed on the DL with a shoulder injury that may keep him out until the All-Star break. Contreras did a nice job filling in this season going 5 for 5 in save opportunities. It looks like Ryan Madson will become the closer for now with Antonio Bastardo battling him if Madson should slip up. I say for now because Madson has been asked to close before and has struggled. Bastardo has done well this year but is the lefty specialist. Teams usually don't want to use their lefty specialists as closers. Keep track of this situation, Madson could be a cheap option for saves for the next month or so.Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Closer Carousel in Philly.
The Phillies closer-role has changed hands once again. Jose Contreras was placed on the DL Sunday with an elbow injury. Contreras is the guy who replaced Brad Lidge as the Phillies closer after Lidge was placed on the DL with a shoulder injury that may keep him out until the All-Star break. Contreras did a nice job filling in this season going 5 for 5 in save opportunities. It looks like Ryan Madson will become the closer for now with Antonio Bastardo battling him if Madson should slip up. I say for now because Madson has been asked to close before and has struggled. Bastardo has done well this year but is the lefty specialist. Teams usually don't want to use their lefty specialists as closers. Keep track of this situation, Madson could be a cheap option for saves for the next month or so.
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