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2007 The promise of 2004 appears to be gone despite a new hairdo and improved defense. For some idea of how far out of favor he fell in Colorado, realize that he was only called up in September after the team had given up on Danny Ardoin, of all people. Closser is a better hitter than he`s shown so far, but not so much that you`d want him to be your starter. Waived after the season and picked up by Milwaukee, he`ll spend 2007 waiting for an injury or trade to bring him back to the majors. 2005 The guy scouts keep comparing him to is Terry Steinbach, and that may be a fair comparison. Closser doesn't blow you away with any one facet of his game, but he's been consistent and successful at each level, his defense is well-regarded, and he's done everything that's asked of him. He should have a successful major league career, and could be a championship-caliber catcher. Closser could improve in any one of five or six areas and become a three- to four-win player.
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