Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Benitez absence good for Giants
San Francisco Giants closer Armando Benitez could be coming back into action sooner than expected. A serious hamstring injury sidelined him, but he's said to be recovering very well.
This is not necessarily a good thing for the Giants. If you need someone to blow a big game, Benitez is your man. San Francisco is paying big money for Benitez, to the tune of $21.5 million over three years. The only advantage to his coming back is the Giants will actually be getting something for their money, and not paying someone to rehab.
In the meantime, Tyler Walker has looked promising as the Giants' closer, converting 14 of his 17 save chances. I'd rather give him the ball in a must-win situation.
This is not necessarily a good thing for the Giants. If you need someone to blow a big game, Benitez is your man. San Francisco is paying big money for Benitez, to the tune of $21.5 million over three years. The only advantage to his coming back is the Giants will actually be getting something for their money, and not paying someone to rehab.
In the meantime, Tyler Walker has looked promising as the Giants' closer, converting 14 of his 17 save chances. I'd rather give him the ball in a must-win situation.
# posted by Steve Seepersaud : 9:24 AM
