The Flash tightened the drawstrings on their bullpen before heading out to San Fransisco by signing 36-year-old left-hander Gail Becker to a 1-year deal worth $312K, a pro-rated amount.Becker went 3-1 with a 3.30 ERA in 46.1 innings of work last season with Colorado Springs. The Flash are hoping the finesse-styled veteran can be an asset to the bullpen on days Jose Maduro is unavailable. In essence, the secondary Set-Up position will be platooned between Becker and Maduro, as neither is an "every day" type of pitcher.
Xavier Brooks, a promising right-hander, was sent down to AAA to make room for Becker. Brooks did not make an appearance in his 7-game stint with the big league club, but if anyone goes down to injury in the 'pen, he'll be the first call up. And considering the biggest concern with Becker is whether or not he can stay healthy, Brooks may yet make his debut this season.
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