The Royals Have a New Closer

     After blowing two saves in the last two days, Royals’ closer Joakim Soria is being replaced by rookie Aaron Crow. Soria gave up the lead in the ninth inning to the Rangers on Saturday and then did it again against the Angels yesterday. It was his fifth blown save so far this season.
     
Soria himself admitted that it may be time for a change.

“Last night I asked for another chance and if I blew another save, I’d need a break, and that happened,” Soria said after Monday’s game.

     Soria’s replacement, rookie Aaron Crowe, has pitched well so far this season. He’s pitched 27 innings this year and has an ERA of 1.33. He also has 26 K’s, seven more than Soria. Crow is a popular pick-up in fantasy leagues, so grab him now before someone else does. As for Soria, I wouldn’t drop him quite yet. Remember, this is still the same guy who racked up 43 saves last year, and 42 in 2008. Wait and see how he does in his new role in the bullpen before abandoning him.