tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6666431387884521496.post-7396248817851867492008-07-26T11:20:00.000-04:002008-07-26T11:20:00.000-04:00Didn't see last nigh't game. Just looked at the box score. <BR/><BR/>It's pretty clear that next year's closer is not on this roster.<BR/><BR/>I think Perez could do it, but they seem to prefer to save him for the tough outs in the 7th and 8th when trouble is brewing. I don't have a problem with that - if they open up the wallet for once and sign a real closer.<BR/><BR/>A real shut-dow closer - to me - is as important as a good cleanup hitter. He stabilizes the bullpen and locks up wins. <BR/><BR/>A good closer deserves to be paid, and - for once- the Indians ought to pay someone to dod the job right.Ron Vallohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01515792183023966479noreply@blogger.com