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Sergio Santos Implodes Again

May 3, 2014January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Casey Janssen, closers, Sergio Santos

At least this time it was quick and painful.

Just over two weeks ago, Sergio Santos and the Blue Jays let a game get away from them in rather excruciating fashion; eight walks in one inning, three wild pitches, and one rough night for Sergio Santos.

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In Appreciation of Casey Janssen

May 13, 2013January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Casey Janssen, closers, Mariano Rivera

On a team where there are numerous question marks, there are few things that are as constant and as certain for the Toronto Blue Jays as Casey Janssen.

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Santos or Janssen: Who Has the Leg Up as Closer?

March 8, 2013January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, Casey Janssen, closers, Sergio Santos
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Going into Spring Training, it appeared as though Casey Janssen had the leg up on Sergio Santos for the Blue Jays closer role.

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Flashback Friday: Duane Ward’s 45 Save Season

June 1, 2012January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter 1993 Toronto Blue Jays, closers, Duane Ward
Image courtesy of Dunedin Blue Jays

The closer; it’s the last line of defense.

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Capital “C” Closer Woes

May 9, 2012January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, closers, Francisco Cordero
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On paper, the Blue Jays appeared to have one of the best bullpens in the American Leauge going into the 2012 season.

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Sergio Santos Back in the Good Books

April 12, 2012January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter closers, Sergio Santos
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A few years back, Shaun Marcum was responsible for creating the phrase “pitch like a man”.

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The Home Opener Aftermath

April 10, 2012January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter 2012 Home Opener, Boston Red Sox, closers, Home Opener, Sergio Santos
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The Blue Jays Home Opener is a magical time of year.

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Scouting Sergio Santos’ Slider

March 14, 2012January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter closers, Sergio Santos, slider
Image courtesy of Daylife via AP

An interesting thing happened the other day while I was flipping through Brooks Baseball’s Player Cards.

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