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Evaluation of the Texas Rangers Closer Situation

Ranger closer Shawn Tolleson has yet to pitch in a big league Spring Training game this year due to lower back spasms that arose early in the month of March. Those injuries, along with questions about his ability to repeat his performance from last season has sparked debate over who will be the Texas Rangers closer as we approach the end of the season.

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Last season, Shawn Tolleson was about as dominant as they come in terms of closing out a baseball game. In his first season as the Texas closer, Tolleson racked up 35 saves in 37 opportunities for the Rangers, posting a 2.