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Quote Originally Posted by Hockey Guy View Post
Rivera & Wetteland
Bad example, as Rivera was a rookie who failed as a starter the first year of Wetteland, and then became the setup man the next year. Yankees then let Wetteland walk in free agency when they figured out Rivera was better anyway.

The closest example I can think of off the top of my head is the Giants the last 4 years, rotating between Romo and Casilla as the closer, depending on who has the hot hand. That entire situation is just so unique though, SF has maintained practically the exact same bullpen for 5 years or so, they pay them well and the guys seem to not have giant egos.
There was no rotation with the Giants. Romo was the closer, then he got crappy, and Casilla moved into the closer role, where he remains. Romo has not returned to close since Casilla got the job. And yes, Romo is the setup man now, but that's different because he was never an elite closer like Chapman or Jansen. He was one of those guys who kinda got good out of nowhere, closed for a few years, but you knew that he could fall apart at any time, and did.

Whereas Jansen and Chapman are big talents. Jansen does have health issues which might derail his career, but other than that he should be excellent for years to come.