Found August 31, 2009 on Roto Arcade:
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If you've invested in Chad Qualls(notes) this year, then by now you've already seen this ugliness. The Arizona closer dislocated his left kneecap on Sunday night. MRIs and X-rays will follow to determine the full extent of the damage. Here's A.J. Hinch via MLB.com:"The trainer popped the kneecap back in place, but now we'll just have to wait and see how much damage there was. It didn't look good. Instead of shaking hands after a win, you're out there with your closer in pain on the ground."The Diamondbacks recently dealt Jon Rauch(notes) to Minnesota, so he's out of the end-game picture. Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic calls RHP Juan Gutierrez(notes) "the obvious choice" to close in Qualls' absence, and you'll get no argument here. While Gutierrez's fantasy ratios aren't pretty (4.24 ERA, 1.47 WHIP), he is striking out nearly a batter per inning (55 Ks, 57.1 IP) and he's been outstanding since the All-Star bre...
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