Two-inning closer could eliminate needless spectacle

“Major League” and its facilitation of ninth inning histrionics has a small part in the Phillies' late-game struggles. In light of Brad Lidge’s nightmare season, the evolution of the closer has become the most common discussion around the Reading Eagle water cooler this season, particularly among the old guard, recalling what it was like when a reliever would enter in the middle frames and simply finish it. The debut of the MLB Network and its endless vault of vintage games...