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Relief Efforts: Good relief pitching can be contagious

By Eric Karabell
ESPN.com

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Many of us would rarely consider signing a middle reliever who isn't a threat for saves, someone like J.C. Romero or Ryan Madson, but if you want to take the larger view on good bullpens, look at Philadelphia. Geez, where was I when the Phillies -- yes, the Phillies -- were compiling the best bullpen ERA in the major leagues? It's true, though, and while all the closers in your league are gone, as well as the Jonathan Broxton/Scott Linebrink types who pitch well and lurk for saves, the next bes ...

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