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Cardinals yank Isringhausen from closer's role

 
After blowing his major league leading fifth save on Friday night in a 4-3 loss in Milwaukee, Jason Isringhausen will no longer close games for the Cardinals, manager Tony La Russa said Saturday. (link)

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