Closer Watch - Toronto Blue Jays
By: mbohn
Now that pitchers and catchers have reported, bullpen situations across
the land will begin to come into focus. One such bully is the Blue
Jays' pen, where there are four viable options at closer.
Octavio Dotel is the least likely to win the spot, despite having the
most saves of the group at 105. The other candidates are Jon Rauch (47
career saves, 21 in 2010 with the Twins), Jason Frasor (36 career saves,
4 in 2010) and Frank Francisco (32 career saves, 2 in 2010).
According to Jays Manager John Farrell,
Frank Francisco has the edge
due to his ability to control left handed bats. We'll keep our eye on
this as Spring progresses, as Farrell also says they will head North
with a closer named, and not going by committee.