Fuentes shines in familiar role for Rockies : Rockies : The Rocky Mountain News

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Fuentes Closing Again
Published 4/24/2008 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... As per the Rocky Mountain News, the Rockies have announced that Brian Fuentes will once again inherit the closer’s job. This due to, in large part, two consecutive blown saves by Manuel Corpas against the Chicago Cubs. In total, Corpas was just 4 out of 8 thus far in save chances. He had blown 3 saves in his last 4 appearances. Corpas will most likely pitch the 7th and 8th inning for the Rockies, as they try to get him back on track. ...

Friday Morning Rockpile:
Published 4/25/2008 by Russ at Purple Row: Front Page Posts
... Kosuke Fukudome didn't have anything on Brian Fuentes yesterday afternoon during the ninth inning. Neither did Derek Lee and Aramis Ramirez, for that matter. That certainly was quite the first test for Fuentes in his return to the closer role: facing the heart of the Cubs lineup. How long will this move last? ...