[USML Announce] Madson is the Man

[rickgam at comcast.net]

Jeff; 
No bugs here - it appears that Mr. Madson is experiencing more elbow pain and hasn't thrown since last week. 2013 might not be much better 
than 2012 for him! In the meantime, Ernesto is working on an offspeed pitch to compliment his untouchable fastball. So there's that. 
RG 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Winick" <jhwinick at aol.com> 
To: announce at usml.net 
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 5:41:01 PM 
Subject: [USML Announce] Madson is the Man 

Tough news for Mr. B on Hanrahan. But for $5 less, the Berliners look like they've bought the Angels closer for 2013. Here's what BBHQ had to say. Anyone want to take bets on whether Rick will eat his bug: 


Angels | No plan to designate closer 
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia does not play on starting the season with a designated closer. He said Friday, March 15, that he expects RPs Scott Downs and Ernesto Frieri to share the duties based on the situation until RP Ryan Madson (elbow) is fully recovered from Tommy John surgery. Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell 

BHQ take: With Ryan Madson's return date still in question, we've been flogging the likelihood of an LAA match-up closer committee for a while now. Frieri still hasn't won his manager's complete confidence back after a spotty 2H last season, while Downs remains death on LHBs. Sean Burnett should also be in the mix for a few save opps assuming his continuing recovery from early season back issues. —Jock Thompson 

Impact: Med 
Frieri, Ernesto 	SV Loss: -5% 
Downs, Scott 	SV Gain: 5% 
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