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Originally Posted by PM770
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.
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Unless I am missing someone obvious, Bill Freehan was the best offensive catcher of the 60s. Jim Fregosi or Bert Campaneris were the best offensive shortstops (same caveat). It's too narrow a criterion.