Betancourt out as Indians interim closer (AP)
Published 5/16/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Rafael Betancourt has lost his job as interim closer for the Cleveland Indians, who plan to use several relievers at the end of games until Joe Borowski returns from an arm injury. Manager Eric Wedge made the decision Friday, a day after Betancourt had to be replaced in the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over Oakland.
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Rafael Betancourt has lost his job as interim closer for the Cleveland Indians, who plan to use several relievers at the end of games until Joe Borowski returns from an arm injury.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Rafael Betancourt has lost his job as interim closer for the Cleveland Indians, w...
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Rafael Betancourt has lost his job as interim closer for the Cleveland Indians, w...
Betancourt loses job as Indians' interim closer
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