PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Lindstrom named closer in Chicago
Apr 1 2014
Manager Robin Ventura finally named Matt Lindstrom (RHP, CHW) as the closer for the White Sox. Nate Jones (RHP, CHW), who had been considered the favorite for the job, will be the primary set-up man. Lindstrom has closed before with Miami in 2009 and Houston in 2010, but he has never had closer-worthy skills. Last year he had a 3.87 xERA with a 6.8 Dom and a very ordinary 65 BPV.
The White Sox may be hoping that he can hold the job long enough to be an attractive trading chip as they continue to restructure their team. Owners would be wise to stash Jones who will probably take the job at some point because of trade or poor performance by Lindstrom. Jones had an excellent season last year posting a 133 BPV, a 10.8 Dom,...
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