looks like new closer in baltimore alfredo simon

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Baltimore RP Alfredo Simon was asked to close out the Yankees on Tuesday night. Closing games has not come easy for the Orioles. Simon got the job done, however, as he struck out two and allowed two base hits in the ninth. Simon earned his first career save and may get more opportunities in the future. Two runs scored but Cesar Izturis made an error at shortstop and the runs were unearned.
(Updated 04/27/2010).
Fantasy Analysis
The Orioles will give the ball to Simon with the game on the line for the shear reason that he didn't screw it up on Tuesday. Until he does begin to blow saves, he could gain some Fantasy value as a fill-in closer for AL-only Fantasy leagues.