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Some of the anonymous comments are pretty amusing. "He doesn't have dominant stuff anymore. Your closer needs to have dominating pitches." Since when has Cordero ever had "dominating stuff"?
In 2005, his fastball might have hit 91 mph if the wind was behind him and the radar gun was kind. In the games I've attended since mid-May, the radar for his fastball consistently reads 90 mph. Unlike 2005, it's not news if he throws something other than a fastball.
And since he is the second youngest pitcher to reach the 100 save mark without "dominating stuff", he's obviously found *something* to get batters out since his debut in 2003.
Sure, he gives up home runs from time to time, and he occasionally blows saves. But this season, since he's pitched 1-2-3 innings in 18 of his 54 appearances, he doesn't make me nervous when he takes the mound.
Aug 8, 2007, 12:29:00 AM
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