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Pitchers with the goods to become closers:
1 Francisco Rodriguez, RHP, Angels. He showed a flash of his potential in last year's postseason but flashes of his youth early this season. A mid-90s fastball and a nasty slider will get him out of Troy Percival's shadow. Soon.
2 Tim Spooneybarger, RHP, Marlins. He's on the D.L. for now, but his pitches have more movement than John Goodman doing jumping jacks. Starting never seemed to fit Spooneybarger, and he perked up in the bullpen. He's 23 and waiting for a chance.
3 Francisco Cordero, RHP, Rangers. Ugueth Urbina's trade to Florida gives Cordero the ...