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...the only problem I have with locking Betances into the "closer's" role is that like yesterday Betances came in the 6th, and completely slapped the Twins down for 2 innings and striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced. Though Robertson blew it in the 9th yesterday, sometimes shutting a team down in the 6-7-8th innings can be just as important...I guess what I'm saying is that you can lose a game in the earlier innings just as well as you can in the 9th.
I agree especially with the shape of the staff right now. A guy who can come in for the 6th and 7th and shut things down is pretty important.