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Joel Zumaya Laying Claim to Tigers Closer Role

Found February 12, 2009 on MLB Rumors:
Manager Jim Leyland has probably all but pencilled in Brandon Lyon to replace retiring Tigers closer Todd Jones, but that's not stopping fireballer Joel Zumaya from laying claim to the job.

Zumaya -- coming back from a career threatening fracture -- has been cleared to resume play in a second ...
Original Story: http://www.mlbnewsonline.com/2009/02/...
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