Joakim Soria has gone from unknown to Kansas City closer in a year.
Soria came into the Royals camp last year as an anonymous Rule 5 draft pick who had never pitched above Class A.
This year, he is in camp as the closer after saving a team-leading 17 games last season - more than any other rookie.
“It was a big year for me last year,” Soria said. “I had to prove myself.”
While Octavio Dotel was on the disabled list most of April and May, Soria logged 10 saves.
Posted: February 25th, 2008.
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