Author Topic: The New Save King: Francisco Rodriguez (Read 130 times)

Mo Z. Dizzle · « **on:** September 13, 2008, 09:08:43 PM »

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—Francisco Rodriguez set the major league record with his 58th save this season, closing out the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 win over Seattle on Saturday night.

Rodriguez two days earlier tied the 1990 mark of 57 set by Bobby Thigpen with the Chicago White Sox. The Angels right-hander also posted a save on Wednesday to help the Angels clinch the AL West title.

He has blown six save opportunities this year. Thigpen blew eight chances in his record-setting season.

With fans on their feet, Rodriguez struck out Raul Ibanez swinging with two on for the final out. K-Rod immediately fell to his knees and pointed to the sky

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=AoxgxTxfwCAKFHgQzUy4Xs05nYcB?gid=280913103

major congrats to him on accomplishing that goal.

OG Hack Wilson · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:13:54 PM »

funny thing is he's not the best closer

mariano is 34 of 35 changes, 1.55 ERA

but congrats on the record, and the big deal with the Mets this upcoming offseason

Chamillitary Click · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:04:16 PM »

props to K-Rod.

MontrealCity's Most · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:34:58 PM »

but wait dint Gagne have the record?

Chamillitary Click · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:45:54 PM »

Quote from: Vodka and Oj got my mind right on September 13, 2008, 10:34:58 PM

but wait dint Gagne have the record?

he has like most consecutive saves w/o blowing it, at like 83 or something...pretty fuckin impressive. but that was a strech of two seasons.

MontrealCity's Most · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:01:41 PM »

ok so what did this guy beat?

Chamillitary Click · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:42:11 PM »

Quote from: Vodka and Oj got my mind right on September 13, 2008, 11:01:41 PM

ok so what did this guy beat?

he has the most saves ever by a closer in a single season. he's allowed to blow games though, just the total number he has at the end of the season...why i find Gagne's record awsome & almost unbreakable...but this is pretty good too.

herpes · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:59:34 PM »

Quote from: Hack Wilson on September 13, 2008, 09:13:54 PM

funny thing is he's not the best closer

mariano is 34 of 35 changes, 1.55 ERA

but congrats on the record, and the big deal with the Mets this upcoming offseason

Nah he wont be a Met next season. Even though the Mets are spending money the owner Fred Wilpon is still jewish. So he wont sign Krod b/c that will mean 28 million for 2 closers even though Billy Fagner is dead or something.