The criteria developed for a save is very subjective, not straight-forward. I mean, a pitcher can come into the game with two out in the ninth with a five run lead but since the bases are loaded, he can get a save because the tying run is on the on-deck circle? Or walk into a game with the bases clear and a three run lead, give two back and still get credit for one as well?

Best way to compare the qualities of a closer is not the save stat but the intimidation factor. Riveria had it. Fingers and Gossage had it well. But though he had just seven less saves than Mariano Riveria and had blown saves less often than the future Hall of Famer, there was something about Trevor Hoffman that was not intimidating at all.

Takagoochie had quite a few saves there while K ROd was out. he pretty much was like any other closer.

Anyway you guys see that struggling francisco is still on pace for a 40 save season ??? it would be only the 3rd in mets history .

The Jay’s Ben Francisco, pinch hiting and coming to the plate with his .214 batting average, six hits in 28 at bats, with only two extra base hits (both doubles),,,,

Or our own Frank Francisco with his 8.04 ERA who has given up 23 hits and nine walks in just under 16 innings worth or work?

If it comes down to that, one thing is for sure – a Francisco will be both the goat and the hero.