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Originally Posted by Tabe
Premier closer in his era? Really? Early 80s, Sutter was better. Late 80s & Early 90s, Eck was better. Mid-late 90s? No.
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Wouldn't Lee Smith have been considered the "Premier Closer" of that 1993-96 window when Eck dropped off and pre-Rivera taking over as Yankee closer?
Not really an era, but I do remember a short period of time when Lee Smith was considered THE closer.
That said, I'm not sure I would put him either.