Future closer to keep an eye on

[Providence A's]

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He's really found his groove since the All-Star break. I could easily see Beane trading All-Star closer Andrew Bailey for a bat at some point and let H-Rod close. He's got a 12:1 K:BB ratio in his last 9 outings. 89/90 MPH change-up, slider, and 100/101 MPH heat.

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He's only 23 years old, too.

[Kingdom]

And baseball really hasn't been the same since the former cub Henry Rodriguez was around. Oooooo Henry

[Providence A's]

Just giving you fantasy nuts a heads-up for next year. He has been a closer in the minors. He might be worth a late pick because you never know...Bailey could be traded.

[realmofotalk]

You never know how these so-called future closers will pan out. Some of the most dominant closers ever didn't break the major leagues as a notable relief prospect. You should know because Dennis Eckersley was one of them. Plus, Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman.

[JButler345]

I watched Simon over in Baltimore throw the Yankees some 98 mph heat and then some balls that just dropped off the plate and I thought 'This guy is going places!' He did. He went to the DL. But if he gets himself back, look out.

[catman]

Chris Sale, of the White Sox, could be another kid to watch for. He's got really good stuff.