Julio out?

by Recon on Apr 12, 2007 9:39 AM EDT

FishStripes and rotoworld both have blurbs that Julio has been demoted as the closer for the Marlins. From rotoworld:
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Jorge Julio has been told he is no longer the Marlins' closer.
Julio, who blew two saves in the past week, was told by manager Fredi Gonzalez on Wednesday that he will now work in the sixth or seventh innings. "It is best for me right now," said Julio. "I need to work on my game, especially my command. I like this team, and I want to help it, not hurt it." Gonzalez says he hasn't decided on a replacement, but Henry Owens, Lee Gardner and Matt Lindstrom are candidates.
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Although I think Gardner was optioned to AAA to make room for Tankersly, so Lee wouldn't be an option for the closer role. I'm surprised Gregg doesn't get more consideration, he's the most experienced of the crew.

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I couldn't find the report in the SFL Sun-Sentinel at 6 AM other than a update appended to the bottom of the artile saying Tankersly was activated and Gardner sent down. Also that Julio was out as closer.

So does Tankersley activation throw some cold water on Henry Owens as the 100% closer?

And note the kiss of closer death given to Julio on Monday - his manager said he was going to remain the closer.

by faketeams on Apr 12, 2007 9:47 AM EDT reply actions