PLAYING TIME: Who will follow Frieri as LAA closer?
Aug 11 2013
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| American League | National League | |
| Angels | Ernesto Frieri loses closer job for now | |
| Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Ernesto Frieri has temporarily lost his closer job and will be used in low-pressure situations for now. Source: The Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher | |
| BHQ take: This was noted previously, and the move still sounds temporary until Frieri recovers his fast ball command. In spite of recent struggles that have seen his ERA skyrocket to 4.69 (3.77 xERA), the other closer candidates come with their own issues. Frieri's Dom gives him the edge when he's right—at least until the Angels find a... |
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