The Giants Need Closer Brian Wilson to Step It Up

To be honest, Brian Wilson is the Giants' best closer since 2002.

That's right. We haven't had a good closer since Robb Nen's final healthy season.

Unfortunately, it's more of an example of mediocrity rather than a testament to Wilson's performance.

In the past six years before Wilson took over as full-time closer last season, Giants fans had to watch numerous retreads who couldn't handle the pressure of the ninth.

Matt Herges. Tim Worrell. Armando Benitez. Tyler Walker. There are more to name, of course, but unfortunately, listing any more former Giants closers would only make me sicker.

Wilson came in when Giants fans were desperate for a guy who could take the ball in the ninth and get the job done.

We wanted a guy who wouldn't completely im...

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