BaseballNick Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Indians designated RHP Joe Borowski for assignment. It says a lot about how overdue the move was that Borowski goes from closing games to off the roster completely, but the Indians stuck with him in the ninth inning for 1 1/2 seasons despite a 5.57 ERA in 82 1/3 frames, including a hideous 7.56 mark this year. Based on performance alone he should struggle to find another big league job initially, but given that he's a "proven closer" you never know. Masa Kobayashi now looks like the favorite for saves, although manager Eric Wedge has yet to officially name a replacement closer and both Rafael Perez and Rafael Betancourt could also be in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metz Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 and off Borowski goes to Milwaukee ... just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 He would have some value somewhere in the pen just not closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 This makes me sad, like when the Tigers traded Grilli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 yeah this was pretty much bound to happen whether the Indians were competing or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Joe Borowski is just flat-out horrible. I honestly can't believe the success he's had the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 4, 2008 -> 02:20 PM) This makes me sad, like when the Tigers traded Grilli. Maybe he can sign with the Twins or Tigers to make us all feel better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 7, 2008 -> 06:38 AM) Maybe he can sign with the Twins or Tigers to make us all feel better If he signed with the Twins he'd magically become the best setup man in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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