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If You're Hardcore: Francisco best option in Texas

By Will Harris
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Rangers closer C.J. Wilson has been diagnosed with bone spurs in his pitching elbow. His injury may require surgery, and there's a good chance he'll miss the rest of the season. Eddie Guardado has been named the interim closer, but set-up man Frank Francisco has been solid this year and former co-closer Joaquin Benoit has just returned from a month-long absence due to a shoulder injury. Can "Everyday Eddie" fend off the competition and hold the job for the balance of the season? 2008 IP ERA ...

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