1.   But with that stuff and that fastball we thought our organization desperately needed a closer and John really wanted to be a closer.

2.   Colorado and Atlanta need a closer.

3.   Cox shouted to Schultz, summoning him as if he needed a closer in the ninth inning.

4.   Need a closer?

5.   That will leave the Rangers needing a closer, and this is where general manager Doug Melvin and I part philosophical company.

6.   Texas and Tampa Bay need closers.

7.   The club still needs a closer, but it has a formidable lineup and a pitching rotation to match.

8.   The Dodgers need a closer and will probably take a hard run at Reds closer Jeff Shaw, who is overlooked but one of the best.

9.   The Dodgers need a closer, and continue to target Koch.

10.   The Los Angeles Dodgers need a closer, and they are willing to trade outfielder Gary Sheffield.