For several years the Twins attempted to use him as a starter before finally shifting him into the closer role.

Afterwards, he got only 2 out of 5 before Brian Wilson took over the closer role.

By midseason, he had taken over the closer role, and he finished the year with 23 saves.

But after failing to record a save in three opportunities, he was removed from the closer role in mid-April.

But the first sign of trouble from Motte will throw the closer role into question again.

Gregg began the 2007 spring training competing for the closer role for the Marlins.

He had to get the mind-set and understand the closer role.

Looper was inconsistent with the Marlins, working his way into the closer role.

That was before the closer role became a highly paid specialty.

He made the major leagues the next August and moved into the White Sox's closer role.