PLAYING TIME: Betancourt to DL, Brothers likely to close

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Rockies | Rafael Betancourt placed on disabled list
The Colorado Rockies placed RP Rafael Betancourt (groin) on the 15-day disabled list. Rex Brothers will take over closing duties.  Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck
 
BHQ take: Betancourt has dealt with groin soreness intermittently since having corrective surgery for it in 2009. He continues to walk the flyball tightrope, particularly dangerous in Coors Field, with a great deal of success. This year he’s converted 11 of 12 save opportunities while not allowing one inherited baserunner to score, and even though half...

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