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1. Through the first five years of my baseball career, I had only played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2002, the Dodgers decided to switch me from a starting pitcher to a closer. It would turn out to be "game over", as I saved 52 games that season. In 2003, I coverted all 55 of my save chances. My consecutive saves streak would finally end at 84. Who am I?
2. I was known as the "Shooter" and was a California kid growing up. The A's took me in the 1986 draft, but I played my first seven professional seasons with the Giants. I would then go on to play for the Cubs and Red Sox from 1998-2001. After missing parts of 2002, I came back strong with the San Diego Padres in 2003, regaining my closing dominance. Who am I?
3. Known as "Goose", I played in the big leagues for 22 seasons. I began my career in 1972 with the White Sox. I then later played for the Pirates, Yankees, Padres, Cubs, Giants, and Athletics, before ending my career in 1994 with the Mariners. I recorded 310 career saves and was a nine-time All-Star. Who am I?
4. Nicknamed "Eck", I didn't become a closer until I was 32. Perhaps my greatest years were played under coach Tony LaRussa as an Athletic. While in Oakland, I recorded 320 saves, helped the team to four division titles, and won a World Series title. I ended my career with Boston in 1998, and had 390 career saves. Who am I?
5. Known as "Quiz", my best years were as a Kansas City Royal. There, I recorded 237 saves and was in the top 3 in AL Cy Young Voting from 1982-1985. After leaving Kansas City, I would only record 7 more saves. People often compare me to Kent Tekulve and Byung-Hyun Kim for my unusual delivery. Who am I?
6. A durable and effective reliever, I pitched until I was 49 years old. I began my career with the New York Giants, winning a World Series title in 1954. Throughout my career I couldn't seem to find a home for a long period of time. I went on to play with the Cardinals, Indians, Orioles, White Sox, Angels, Braves, Cubs, Braves again and Dodgers. I was the first reliever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985. Who am I?
7. In 2004, I had still played my entire career for the New York Yankees. Early in 2004, I recorded my 300th career save as a Yankee. I had been known as one of the most automatic closers in baseball. My cousin Ruben, stole Derek Jeter's glove and tried selling it. Who am I?
8. I played in the Major Leagues for four decades. My most memorable moment was in 1986, when I recorded the final out in Game 7 of the World Series to propel my New York Mets to a World Series title. After playing for the Mets, I played to the Dodgers, Indians, Brewers, Orioles, Cardinals, Padres, Yankees, and Twins. I finally retired in 2003 at the age of 46. Who am I?
9. Entering the 21st Century, I was baseball's leader in career saves with 478. I played my first eight seasons with the Cubs. Then I moved to the Red Sox, Cardinals, Yankees, Orioles, Angels, Reds, and finally ended my career with the Expos in 1997. Who am I?
10. When you heard, "Hells Bells", playing in the ballpark, you knew I was coming. I have saved over 350 games for the Padres and have been known to be one of the most reliable closers in baseball. Perhaps most players feared me for my nasty change-up. Who am I?
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