Putz 'em out!

PUTZ 'EM OUT!

That's right! Putz has proven to be the leading closer in the majors - even if he nearly gave up the AL's home field advantage during this years All Star Game before being lifted for an even shakier KRod - who finally got the last out with bases loaded and a 1-run AL lead.

An ERA of under .80 (46.1 IP, 4 ER) and 29/29 this season in saves. He's silenced all his critics, and he's really made those who said he'd do great this season happy. There isn't a closer this season who's been as good this season as Putz. He's the ONLY closer in the majors this season who, with double digit save ops, has an ERA under 1.00 (he, might I add, is WAY under 1.00) and the only one remaining perfect in saves. He's also a leader in strikeouts, being one of only 8 closers with double digit saves with more than 45 K's.

Is Putz among the best, most dominant closers in baseball? No. Simply put, he is THE best, most dominant closer in baseball this season. It is only too bad he didn't start closing games a few years ago.

Keep it up, Putz! Keep Putz'n 'em out!