Re: Why aren\'t setup men paid better?
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The truth is the vast majority people that can get outs in the 7th inning can get outs in the 9th inning
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Not necessarily true.
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I want to clarify that I said vast majority because there have been cases (LaTroy Hawkins) of guys that are good setup men but do poorly as a closer. Relievers with great stuff eventually find themselves as closers. Guys like Lidge and Rivera were setup guys until they became closers. They are excellent at both because they have filthy stuff, not because of a closer mentality. I don't think there are many cases of guys who were great setup men that just couldn't close.
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