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Obama's first name is closer in sound to the Hebrew word for lightning than it is to the Arabic word for lightning.— Latest Articles
They'll have their best reliever actually come in when he's needed -- bottom of the seventh, say, with the bases loaded -- while the closer will be the second-best reliever, coming in to face the ninth inning even if it's a three-run lead and the 7-8-9 hitters are coming up.— McCovey Chronicles
Carlos Marmol has had an up and down spring, but his potential as a closer is still viewed as higher than Gregg's.— Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers
The move gives the Tribe a top-flight closer, which is something they've lacked for several years (Joe Borowski or Bob Wickman, anyone?).— Sportsfrog.com
And even if the Mets do attempt to trade for a closer, the names being tossed around are no better than what the team already has.— Mets Merized Online

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