Collins Reiterates That Familia Is Still Mets' Closer Despite Recent Struggles
"He is still going to be the closer," Collins said. "Hopefully get his confidence back and get him out there a little bit more often and we'll see what the results are."
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"He is still going to be the closer," Collins said. "Hopefully get his confidence back and get him out there a little bit more often and we'll see what the results are."
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