The role of closer has always been a tender spot for Mariners fans. From Kazuhiro Sasaki blowing it in Game 4 of the 2001 ALCS to the fizzling out of Brandon League to the many meltdowns of Fernando Rodney, the 9th inning has not been a comfortable time for the Mariners faithful.
This week started with an announcement by Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais saying that they were making a change at closer. Steve Cishek had blown 6 saves, which is tied for the Major League lead.