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Originally Posted by Chief Rum
Nathan and Rivera--worth it. They shut their opponents down. When they come in, you get that "game over" feeling. I don't really get that with the other relievers, and I know firsthand you don't get that with K-Rod.
All that said, yeah, this year's depressed market certainly helped the Mets get a good deal next to past year's dealings for closers.
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What % of appearances have to be "lights out" for a guy to be a lights out closer?
Joe Nathan played in 68 games last year - and in only 26 of them did he not give up a hit or a walk. (38%)