So just a week after the Jason Motte situation, Joel Hanrahan blows back to back saves and Manny Acta reaches into the minors to grab Garrett Mock, Jason Bergmann and Kip Wells.................while Hanrahan is still on the roster and could very well still get the next save opportunity, there are two possible plays here...............first off, it is unlikely Wells gets this job, I see him more as a long reliever, someone to caddy for Jordan Zimmerman so they can control his innings. Garrett Mock is the closer in waiting, but he has been struggling in the minors this season............finally Jason Bergmann was a decent starter a time ago, but injuries kept him from doing too much...........he could end up being the guy as he has good stuff, but possibly not the stamina to be a starter.
Either way, I potentially get egg on my face for trading for Hanrahan because his price had gotten cheap after his 2nd blown save...................it will be interesting to see how this shakes out. This is further proof that grabbing solid earlier round closers is very valuable, as it saves you from this sort of drama.
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