Why Giants Closer Brian Wilson Has Proven He Deserves His Role in the Bullpen

To be honest, I have never been that big of a Brian Wilson fan prior to this year.

I have been skeptical of his ability to take the ball in the ninth inning, and I felt that his All-Star selection last year was not as deserved as some other relief pitchers in the National League.

Even in the beginning of this season, I called him out and said that he needed to step it up if he really wanted to be the Giants' closer of the future.

How is he now?

Well...to put it nicely, Wilson has stepped up and has made my claims against him look foolish.

Because, as of now, there is no other pitcher in this Giants bullpen I want to have the ball in the ninth innin...

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