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Zumaya poised to battle for closer's role
mlb.mlb.com - 2/12/2009
Zumaya poised to battle for closer's role
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Joel Zumaya expressed his desire to compete for the closer's role in Spring Training, which seems to signal the confidence he's regained after shoulder surgery.
Zumaya poised to battle for closer's role | tigers.com: News
mlb.mlb.com - 2/12/2009
Zumaya poised to battle for closer's role | tigers.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — LAKELAND, Fla. -- Joel Zumaya believes he's ready to compete this spring. He doesn't just mean competing... against hitters in Spring Training games. He's talking about competing for the job. Yes, the closer's job. It's the role Zumaya was seemingly ... (more) Zumaya poised to battle for closer's role | tigers.com: News

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Where Have All the Closers Gone?
theloveofsports.com - 2/16/2009
Where Have All the Closers Gone?
— theloveofsports.com — A clear, concise look at teams with problems at the closer position... (more) Where Have All the Closers Gone?

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When Everyone Else Zigs, Joel Zumaya Zags
blessyouboys.com - 2/17/2009
When Everyone Else Zigs, Joel Zumaya Zags
— blessyouboys.com — We already knew Joel Zumaya had a rebellious streak in him.  Whether it was the flame tattoos... on his right arm, the Jimi Hendrix entrance music, the Guitar Hero pursuits , or, well, other escapades , this was a guy with some rock star in ... (more) When Everyone Else Zigs, Joel Zumaya Zags

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FantasyPros911.com Latest News:  Rumor Central - February 12, 2009

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Rumor Central - February 12, 2009
FantasyPros911.com Latest News — Tom Glavine and the Atlanta Braves are still negotiating a one year deal that will be mainly incentives.  As of right now, the deal is worth about $1-2 million and there are $1 million incentives for making the Opening Day roster, and another for remaining on the team 60 days into the season.  Glavine wants more appearance based incentives, but it doesn’t appear that he has many other options besides the Braves.  Expect him to sign within the next couple of days. Steroids have gotten a lot of attention in the past week and by now I’m sure that you are aware of everything that has been going on, but one article that I want to ...

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beck.mlblogs.com 3/15/2009 — Turns out Joel Zumaya will not throw in Saturday's simulated game. He has what head athletic trainer Kevin Rand likened to a cramp between his shoulder and his neck, so he's going to be held back a day or two. Fernando Rodney also will not throw ...
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fantasypros911.com 2/24/2009 — Almost every team has them, or had them (i.e. Jonathan Papelbon or Joakim Soria). That young flamethrower that may be on the cusp of making the team this Spring, or that kid who just signed with the organization and is likely years away. You got it, closers of the future. Let the speculating begin.