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After suffering a setback with his irritable right shoulder, Rockies closer Huston Street appears headed for the disabled list to begin the 2010 season. The Denver Post deemed there is a "strong possibility" of that happening, and even Street himself doesn't seem confident things are going to get better in time. "It's really frustrating -- Opening Day is definitely in jeopardy," Street told the Post. "It would be the first time in six years I would not be ready to go."
Street had first experienced discomfort in his shoulder about three weeks ago, but took some time off and still hoped to be ready for the season. He threw without pain Monday, but, when playing catch Tuesday, the pain surprisingly resurfaced. He will undergo an MRI to check out the structure.
Street, 26, had a brilliant season for the Rockies last year. He saved 35 of 37 opportunities, compiling a 3.06 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 64 outings. He also struck out 70 batters.
Franklin Morales filled in quite admirably last season when Street had a short DL stint late in the season. Morales successfully closed six straight games from September 2 to September 11, not allowing a single run. He gave up five baserunners in six innings while striking out six. Overall, the 24-year-old Morales seems best suited for the role, but he is left-handed and many managers don't like to rely on lefties as closers.
Another option would be Manny Corpas, who saved 19 of 22 games in 2007 after taking over the job from Brian Fuentes. Of course, Corpas lost the job back to Fuentes after an awful beginning to 2008 and had a 5.88 ERA last season.
Still another choice Jim Tracy might have is veteran right-hander Rafael Betancourt. He was effective in the late innings for the Rockies last season, but he's never served as a team's closer, compiling 18 saves in his career -- which were scattered over the course of seven seasons and with a season high of just four.
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