Talk about a slow news day. File this one under: No One Gives a Crap. The closer situation for the Baltimore Orioles is about as interesting to sports fans as women’s rights are to Republicans.
Manager Buck Showalter has finally ended all the speculation that has kept most of America awake at night since February. Jim Johnson is his closer, MASNSports.com’s Roch Kubatko confirms.
“Showalter confirms Jim Johnson as closer,” Kubatko tweets.
Then it’s confirmed.
Johnson had a 6.75 ERA this spring and yet is still the best option for the Orioles. The Orioles, who are in the same division with the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays, and who stink at baseball. No matter what type of fantasy baseball league you play in, do not pick up Johnson. He was terrible this spring, and you actually have to have the lead at the end of games to get a save.