Street Wins Closer Role

[love_that_reefer]

Clint Hurdle announced today that Huston Street won the closer's role over Manny Corpas.

Corpas had better Spring Training numbers -- 1-0, 1.00 ERA in five appearances, as opposed to Street's 5.23 ERA in 10 games. But most of Street's poor numbers came when he was affected by a strained right quadriceps muscle. After recent games, Hurdle talked about the downward movement on Street's pitches, and couched his comments about Corpas by saying he is working toward his 2007 aggressiveness. Hurdle thought both pitchers performed well this spring, but Street was sharper.

Corpas lost his role last year after signing a 4 year/$8 million deal. Corpas is a very nice back up to have in case Street has any more arm injuries. $2 million a year is not that much for a setup man, even if his sinker is hitting 89 mph.

[missionhockey21]

Corpas and Street is a nice 8th to 9th inning punch for the Rockies and IMO, they have the order right. Corpas is a good pitcher, but Street is better suited for the closer role when healthy.

Street's fantasy value has gone up quite a bit with this announcement.

[henks]

If Street can stay healthy, he will do just fine. Or if he has a couple bad outings Corpas will become closer for about a week, then Hurdle will get bored and put Street back in.

Expect to see that happen a few times this year.

[RoxFan9]

Huston has converted 8 of 9.