All-Time National League East Team: The Closer

[G-Fafif]

Please choose two ace relievers for closing purposes on your All-N.L. East team.

[MFS62]

Sutter, who is in the HOF.
And Lee, who should be.

Later

[ashie62]

Well, two HOF's makes things easier. Smith & Sutter

Couldn't rightfully choose Franco

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I went with Sutter, who was dominating and almost popularized the split finger fastball. I eventually gave may second vote to Lee Smith, but it was close between Smith and Tekulve or McGraw. Tekulve and McGraw may not have been as dominant and seemingly unhittable as Smith, but they were highly effective throughout their long careers in the NL East. They simply got people out and preserved victories for their teams. For me, the two of them were exceptionally close to Smith when I factored in their effectiveness and the long tenures they enjoyed within the division.