Struggling Florida Marlins reliever Jorge Julio was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez, who said he prefers one closer, admitted he was "92 percent sure" who he would use but wouldn't name him. It is apparent Henry Owens is his man.
!!ATTENTION!! - If this guy is still available in your league pick him up right now!
With the Binghampton Mets Owens was outstanding as a closer. He compiled 51 K's while allowing only eight hits in 25 innings pitched before his promotion to the major leagues. He sports a very nice 97 mph fastball and has real major league potential. This guy is a must have in all formats and may just be the sleeper closer of the year. I guess, only time will tell.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
2 comments:
Ed here from Mets Fever. I liked Owens alot and was sorry to see him go (as a Mets Fan). Problem was he didn't develop until last year when he turned 28 y/o, prior to that he was very wild. He is a legitmate closer, but with Wagner here for three more years I don't think they believe they had the room. They pickup a guy named Burgos who is similar to Owens but only 23y/o. You guys got a steal in Owens.
Thanks Ed. It would make sense that Owens was a bit wild in his early years considering originally he was a catcher. But as of the last year to two years he's been really finding his own.
Thanks for the comment.
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