Blaine Neal

46-Year-Old PitcherP
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a minor league contract with the Indians in May 2009.
PCleveland Guardians  
May 11, 2009
Neal signed a minor league contract with the Indians on Monday.
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He will be sent to Triple-A Columbus and should be considered an extreme long-shot to make the major league roster.
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The former Marlins prospect had a decent year for the Padres in 2004 pitching in predominately low-pressure relief situations. The 26-year-old doesn't possess the demeanor, command or stuff to excel in a rotation, and will likely compete for a bullpen role in the upcoming season with stints at Triple-A Portland a distinct possibility.
Neal's season started bad and got worse. Opposing batters turned into Ted Williams against him, batting .413 with a 1.031 OPS, until the Marlins finally shut him down. If his elbow is OK he might bounce back, but his days of being their closer of the future are long gone.
When Braden Looper became the closer of the present, Neal inherited the Closer-of-the-Future tag. Tim Spooneybarger's arrival probably bumps him down to Set-Up Guy of the Moment or even Minor League Closer of the Now.
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PPhiladelphia Phillies  
March 17, 2009
The Phillies sent Neal to minor league camp on Monday, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
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PPhiladelphia Phillies  
December 17, 2008
The Phillies invited Neal to spring training Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
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PDetroit Tigers  
July 30, 2008
Neal was selected to play for Team USA in the Olympics this summer, the Toledo Blade reports.
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PDetroit Tigers  
June 8, 2008
Neal has 17 saves and a 1.37 ERA in 21 games with Triple-A Toledo this season. He has a 24:6 K:BB in 19.2 innings.
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PColorado Rockies  
August 24, 2005
Neal (elbow) started at Double-A Tulsa on Monday and allowed a solo home run.
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