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Flash was a starter until the Sox converted him to a closer in 1997. His 46 games saved in '98 still stands as the Sox' all-time single season record. Gordon's dominated in '99 as well -- he set a major league record with his 54th consecutive save in June -- but an elbow injury limited him to just 21 appearances. He signed with the Cubs in 2000 as Derek Lowe took over the closer role in Boston. ( Gordon's stats and facts )
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Tom Gordon
Flash was a starter until the Sox converted him to a closer in 1997. His 46 games saved in '98 still stands as the Sox' all-time single season record. Gordon's dominated in '99 as well -- he set a major league record with his 54th consecutive save in June -- but an elbow injury limited him to just 21 appearances. He signed with the Cubs in 2000 as Derek Lowe took over the closer role in Boston. (Gordon's stats and facts)
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