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RT @susanslusser: Balfour named #Athletics closer.
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Not surprised. I think it's the right move and I think he'll be good. I also think Beane won't hesitate to flip him at the first chance he gets. -
De Los Santos by the end of the year????Originally posted by joncarlos View PostBadges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!Comment
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Oakland's most likely reliever to be traded in midseason to a contender who needs a setup man is... Balfour.Originally posted by Kevin SeitzerComment
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De Los Santos has major splits issuesOriginally posted by Grinch View Post
Balfour also has a team option for 2013Comment
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That's three of my dollars well spent
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Yes!
Does this cancel out the $12 I spent on Soria?"The Times found no pattern of sexual misconduct by Mr. Biden, beyond the hugs, kisses and touching that women previously said made them uncomfortable." -NY Times
"For a woman to come forward in the glaring lights of focus, nationally, you’ve got to start off with the presumption that at least the essence of what she’s talking about is real, whether or not she forgets facts" - Joe BidenComment
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Excellent... 3 closers (kept) in my AL-only for a total of $7. (Balfour $1, League $1, Farnsworth $5).
I think he's got the skills and the (crazy) mindset to thrive there. And he's been around the league enough to know how to pitch to everyone. I think this works out well. Just so long as he doesn't blow his lid and lose the ability to focus in late-game high-leverage situations.Comment
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There was a report out yesterday that it was Fuentes who was going to close. WTF? I dropped Balfour after that report and picked up some scrub SP.
*sigh* oh well.Comment
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This is what I got from Rotoworld earlier today before the official closer was announced:
According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, Brian Fuentes is "expected to be" the A's closer this season.
Fuentes has been battling Grant Balfour for the job this spring. Though neither reliever has been all that sharp in the Cactus League, Fuentes does carry more experience in the role. The veteran left-hander probably won't carry a ton of fantasy value, but any pitcher in line for save opportunities deserves to be owned and made activeComment
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Lesson #1 don't always trust RotoworldOriginally posted by idriveabucket View Post
Lesson #2 NEVER trust -----> :heyman:
Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!Comment
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Lesson #3, never trust a closer to hold the slot."Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake."
- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
"Your shitty future continues to offend me."
-Warren EllisComment
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Yeah, someone start a poll about who gets more saves this season: Fuentes or Balfour."Igor, would you give me a hand with the bags?"
"Certainly. You take the blonde and I'll take the one in the turban!"Comment
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