Benoit to the Padres

[revo]

two years, $14m. He'll be the setup guy for Street.

[Friarfan]

two years, $14m. He'll be the setup guy for Street.

And a nice fill-in closer for when Street makes his annual trip to the DL.

Surprised he chose the Pads over Cleveland where he could have closed. Must like the weather in SD

[Moonlight J]

He should be the closer -- he's better than Street

[Friarfan]

He should be the closer -- he's better than Street

I'm sure they'll be dealing Street at the deadline, but until then he'll be the closer.

[Moonlight J]

3-yr numbers are closer, but Benoit was dominant last year, and doesn't have trouble staying healthy. This is a big price tag to pay someone to set up.