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Revisiting the B.J. Ryan Contract

November 14, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter B.J. Ryan, closers, free agent closers, J.P. Ricciardi

Anytime somebody says the Toronto Blue Jays need to sign a big-name closer, there is one name that is brought up time and time again to refute that point: B.J.

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Fun Frank Francisco Facts

September 12, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter closers, Frank Francisco
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At times this season, Frank Francisco has been a really fun pitcher to watch.

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Casey Janssen for Closer?

August 23, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, Casey Janssen, closers
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Bar none, Casey Janssen has been the best reliever in the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen this season.

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Gaining Some Perspective on the Closer Situation

July 18, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter Alex Anthopoulos, closers, Frank Francisco, Jason Frasor
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It’s interesting how temporarily unplugging from fandom can actually help gain a little perspective on the Toronto Blue Jays.

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If Coffee is for Closers, the Blue Jays are Drinking Decaf

July 8, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter closers, Frank Francisco
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Alec Baldwin arguably had the best scene of his entire career in Glengarry Glen Ross where he chewed out salesman in attempt to motivate them.

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Let’s Be Frank About Frank Francisco

May 25, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter closers, Frank Francisco, Marc Rzepczynski, New York Yankees

Being a closer for a major league baseball team is a thankless job: if you succeed, all you get is a pat on the posterior and a handshake from the manager.

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Giving Frank Francisco a Fair Shake

January 31, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, closers, Frank Francisco, Jon Rauch

My apologies to Frank Francisco because I think we got off on the wrong foot.

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Vouching for the Jon Rauch Signing

January 17, 2011January 29, 2023 Ian Hunter bullpen, closers, Jon Rauch, Octavio Dotel

Baseball is filled with colourful characters, both literally and figuratively; and now the Toronto Blue Jays have added one of their own to the roster.

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