D-Backs Move Lyon To Closer Role
7th February, 2008 - 9:41 am
ESPN - The Arizona Diamondbacks have decided to move Brandon Lyon from the role of setup man to closer for the 2008 season, according to the Associated Press.

He will replace Jose Valverde, who was traded to Houston this offseason, after posting a 2.68 ERA in 73 appearances in 2007.

"It's a different mind-set closing," Melvin said in a telephone interview to the AP. "Brandon has shown he can do it." [READ]

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