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Joe Borowski

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The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He shares his name with the late Canadian politician from Manitoba.
    He was known as a journeyman player.
    His longest stay with one team was four seasons.
    He played no fewer than 25 games in a season, prior to his stint with the Cubs.
    He was injury prone throughout his career.
    He surrendered 15 runs in his last 14 appearances, which prompted his release from the Devil Rays.
    He recorded an ERA of 5.08, which was the highest ever recorded by a saves leader in a single season (2007).
    He was unable to replicate his success the following season, recording an ERA of 18.00 and two blown saves, which prompted the Indians to release him after he came off the disabled list.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a two time selection for All-American honors in both baseball and football during his high school career.
    He drew interest from the Cubs following a successful season in the Mexican League.
    He flourished as the Cubs closer under the tutelage of Dusty Baker during his first couple seasons with the team.
    He pitched 21 scoreless innings for the Devil Rays, which set a franchise record at the time.
    He led the American League in saves during his first season as the Indians closer (2007).

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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