Straight up, this relief core has four pitchers that could serve as legitimate closers: Linebrink, Dotel, Thornton, and Jenks. Granted Linebrink is probably headed toward the downside of his career; nonetheless, he maintains a bulldog mentality and a mid-90s heater. He's been in his share of big spots, too.
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Octavio Dotel 2 Yrs/$11 mil 3.17 CHW 5.49 3.50 61-49
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