2013 Oakland A’s: Closer Grant Balfour to Miss 4-6 Weeks Because of Knee Surgery

The hopes of the Oakland A’s to start off the 2013 season strong took a hit with the announcement that closer Grant Balfour will miss four to six weeks because of arthroscopic knee surgery.

Balfour’s surgery, resulting from a torn meniscus, was announced to the public in a statement, according to MLB.com’s Jane Lee.

The 35-year-old right-hander was a revelation as Oakland’s closer last season; the first time he assumed that role during his nine-year major le...

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