[USML Announce] Santos Claws Into Closer Picture

[Jeff Winick]

ITEM:
"I don't have a closer," a frustrated Winick said after Thornton blew another one. "I should have known better than to rely on a dog from the South Side.". Anybody in the mood to fish for Trout?"

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On Apr 13, 2011, at 9:24 PM, Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:

> ITEM:
> "I don't have any closer," a frustrated Guillen said after the Sox
> blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning for the second time this
> season.
> Matt Thornton came in and struck out Ryan Sweeney before giving up a
> two-run, game-tying single to Cliff Pennington. Then he surrendered
> three runs in the 10th. The cure may be Sergio Santos, who threw two
> scoreless innings Tuesday night and hasn't allowed a run in five
> appearances.
> 
> LOSER: Berliners' questionable $10 gamble on Matt Thornton and bizarre
> decision to avoid closers on draft day earn them one point in saves
> and cost them consecutive crown, unless the King cajoles competitors
> into trading a closer, but until that day, team trending TOWARD
> OBLIVION.
> 
> WINNERS: Riptorns still have a Sox closer --Sergio Santos, your turn--
> and plenty of save points to trade saves for other value, i.e. Michael
> Trout.  Klein Nine watch Berliners' hopes slide alongside those of AYM
> and Red-Hots, so they retain first place position and despite mediocre
> pitching they HOLD STEADY.
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