Pronk Needs You!

He Who Shall Not Be Named was put on the disabled list today. Nasty Mastny recalled to take the spot. Who will close? Take your pick:

• Rafael Betancourt – Indians’ best relief pitcher. Has been saved for high leverage outs as a primo set-up guy. Closing experience earlier in his career not memorable.
• Jorge Julio – former major league closer. Has a history of throwing gas, but not knowing exactly where it’s going.
• Masa Kobayashi – Japanese league career saves leader. Major league work so far not particularly distinguished, but it’s early yet to make a call on him
• Nasty Mastny – Has closing experience, but the fact that he didn’t even make this year’s club out of spring training certainly weighs against him.
• Rafael Perez – Has the stuff. Lefty. Has been somewhat erratic so far this season.

It’s anyone’s guess right now. I’m betting that it will be Betancourt, with Julio as an outside shot.