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Originally Posted by AUAlum06
Zoom getting hurt was the worst thing that could happen to the closer position for this season
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I agree. I think there wouldn't even be a question about having Todd back next year had Zumaya not been injured. Heck, I think by the end of '07, we would've seen Joel in the closer role if not for that.
But whether Joel is ready or not is a question that needs to be answered. Separate from that is the clear fact that Todd Jones is a mediocre closer and a liability on a team with legitimate championship aspirations. The question of who is our closer clearly needs to be opened and I'm glad to see indications that the Tigers view Zumaya as the potential closer next year and Todd as a back-up plan if he's back (Detroit News article yesterday).
Dombrowski seems to agree with my view, much as that pains those who like mediocrity..........