It wasn't even 24 hours ago that I, in my infinite wisdom, proclaimed that Huston Street wouldn't be losing the job as Colorado Rockies closer any time soon. This came after Street came close to blowing another lead and had to be replaced by Jason Grilli to preserve a Rockies win.You have to be asking yourself how long Street can hold down this job. I wish I knew the answer myself. The Rockies have been reluctant in the past to give Corpas a whole lot time to show that he can do the job for any extended period of time. And as long as Corpas isn't pitching "lights out", he's not going to force the hand of the Rockies to make a switch.
Another determining factor in keeping Street in the closers job might be more of an off-field reason. Street's name pops up quite frequently in trade rumors. I've heard many people say that as soon as Colorado feels they are struggling, Street will be shipped to the highest bidder. By keeping Street in the closer's role, the Rockies keep his value higher than if he were the set-up guy. So, it may be a while before Corpas can get this job from Street.Clint Hurdle threw me a curve ball this evening as he announced that Manny Corpas would be taking over the closer's job from Street.
Hurdle announced the change before the Rockies played the Dodgers on Friday night.
"I'm going to have Corpas doing the closer's role and try and find a way to find a workload and consistency for Street," Hurdle said.
Hurdle made the decision to name Corpas the closer even though the right-hander has also has suffered from some inconsistency.Neither pitcher has been anywhere close to showing that they can be a dominant closer in 2009. But, if Corpas is going to be in the role, and your fantasy team is in need for saves, you'd better run to the waiver wire right now.
Manny Corpas has a 4.15 ERA and three strikeouts with zero walks in 4.1 innings. He is currently owned in only 18% of Yahoo fantasy leagues and should only be considered a low-end option for saves.
