Percival may be out longer than expected...

[smelson]

Percival's strained forearm will keep him from throwing on flat ground for at least another week.

Fantasy Source spin: That means Percival could be out another four or five weeks. His owners better hope the Angels don't get to used to Francisco Rodriguez putting the finishing touches on games.


KRod getting a longer shot at a closing role=Percival done as closer

That's just my opinion. If Percival is out for that long, and KRod pitches like he has been, I don't know how easy it will be for Percival to get his job back.

[Lofunzo]

I would expect Percival to close when he is healthy. No matter how well K-Rod does in his absense, we know that the setup with Percival closing works. We aren't sure if it does with K-Rod closing and Percival setting up. That doesn't mean that they wouldn't trade Percival, though.