Tag: Reliever
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Explaining why the Mets signed ex-Yankees closer Devin Williams.
The Mets have signed a closer. No, his name is not Edwin Díaz. It’s Devin Williams. The former Brewer and Yankee has signed a contract with the New York Mets, giving the team some stability in their rocky bullpen that is currently in the process of potentially losing its crown jewel in Díaz. David Stearns,…
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The age-37 resurgence of legendary closer Aroldis Chapman
There’s a reason that the trade deadline sees a large number of relief arms being shipped around the country. Baseball teams crave stability for those high-leverage, end of game situations in August and September. In October, it’s critical that your bullpen be performing better than everyone else’s because if not, you are at a severe…
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