QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 8, 2011 -> 08:32 PM)
Thornton's aiming it...when he lets it fly, he's more erratic and effectively wild. It never seemed like he wanted to be the closer, and I know for a fact the Sox organization didn't believe he had closer mentality. Unfortunately, Sale's struggles this spring training made them change their mind.
i call BS on that, he's been saying all winter he wants the job and that he's earned the job. Not to mention what reliever in their right mind wouldn't want it? Much more $ out there for closers.