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Closing Thoughts: Lindstrom hangs on; Qualls, Francisco hurting
Closing Thoughts: Lindstrom hangs on; Qualls, Francisco hurting
There's much to cover here today, as several relievers have acquired new coordinates on the closing grid, and others are on the verge. Let's review... • Matt Lindstrom leads all National League pitchers in votes of confidence, and no one else is really close. (Lidge is second, four ...
Lidge is Manuel's Man
Lidge is Manuel's Man
zozone.mlblogs.com — Less than 24 hours ago, I think most everybody would have said Brad Lidge had turned a... corner. Since he blew consecutive saves against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 23-24, Lidge was perfect in five save opportunities. In... (more) Lidge is Manuel's Man
Lindstrom still closing ... for now
joefrisaro.mlblogs.com — It wasn't a ringing endorsement, but it was an endorsement, just the same. Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom... was relieved with the bases loaded and two outs on Saturday night, and ultimately Leo Nunez worked out of the jam in a 5-4... (more) Lindstrom still closing ... for now
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After a stomach-churning ninth inning by Matt Lindstrom on Saturday night, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said after the game and again before Sunday's contest that he intends to keep the young fireballer in the closer's role.