1.   Julian Tavarez is a middle reliever, for crying out loud.

2.   And, much like umpires, the middle relievers live large only when hugging obscurity.

3.   Arnold, a middle reliever all season, started for six years in the Atlanta organization.

4.   As a middle reliever, he would not have that luxury.

5.   As improbable as it may seem, there may be exactly one job open, for a middle reliever.

6.   At least that would make as much sense as anything else as to why Rojas plummeted from the pedestal of premier closer to forgotten middle reliever.

7.   Baldwin could get done in a matter of weeks, but Adams is likely to take advantage of newfound value after moving from middle reliever to reliable starter.

8.   A middle reliever making his first start of the year, Lane threw six strong innings.

9.   A middle reliever.

10.   A solid middle reliever, a nice addition to the staff.