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Big Six · 06-29-2010, 05:47 PM

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 14, 2016

Braves dodge bullet in 5-4 victory
Papelbon ineffective again; will Haley be new closer?

...One night after allowing four runs and blowing a save against the Rockies, Papelbon staggered to the finish line once again. He allowed the Marlins to score twice in the bottom of the ninth inning, and nearly cost Kris Medlen a victory on a night when Medlen clearly deserved to win.

Manager Bobby Thigpen refused to say whether or not Papelbon will remain the team's closer, but the performance of Tom Haley, who struck out the side in the eighth inning last night, was clearly on his mind.

"Haley has overpowering stuff," said Thigpen. "He's never been given a chance to close games in the major leagues, but he clearly has the qualities you'd look for in a closer."...

06-29-2010, 05:47 PM	#67
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	*Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 14, 2016* Braves dodge bullet in 5-4 victory Papelbon ineffective again; will Haley be new closer? ...One night after allowing four runs and blowing a save against the Rockies, Papelbon staggered to the finish line once again. He allowed the Marlins to score twice in the bottom of the ninth inning, and nearly cost Kris Medlen a victory on a night when Medlen clearly deserved to win. Manager Bobby Thigpen refused to say whether or not Papelbon will remain the team's closer, but the performance of Tom Haley, who struck out the side in the eighth inning last night, was clearly on his mind. "Haley has overpowering stuff," said Thigpen. "He's never been given a chance to close games in the major leagues, but he clearly has the qualities you'd look for in a closer."... __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league Last edited by Big Six; 06-29-2010 at 05:57 PM.