[USML Announce] Madson is the Man

[Jeffrey Winick]

Tough news for Mr. B on Hanrahan.  But for $5 less, the Berliners look like they've bought the Angels closer for 2013.  Here's what BBHQ had to say.  Anyone want to take bets on whether Rick will eat his bug:




Angels | No plan to designate closer

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia does not play on starting the season with a designated closer. He said Friday, March 15, that he expects RPs Scott Downs and Ernesto Frieri to share the duties based on the situation until RP Ryan Madson (elbow) is fully recovered from Tommy John surgery.  Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell

 

BHQ take: With Ryan Madson's return date still in question, we've been flogging the likelihood of an LAA match-up closer committee for a while now. Frieri still hasn't won his manager's complete confidence back after a spotty 2H last season, while Downs remains death on LHBs. Sean Burnett should also be in the mix for a few save opps assuming his continuing recovery from early season back issues.  —Jock Thompson

 

Impact: Med

Frieri, Ernesto
      SV Loss: -5%

Downs, Scott
      SV Gain: 5%


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