Sox closer Addison Reed works the ninth inning for a save of the Chicago White Sox 2-1 win over the New York Yankees Wednesday August 22, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
Sun-Times sportswriter Daryl Van Schouwen. January 27, 2012 | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Matt Lindstrom
Baltimore Orioles v. Boston Red Sox
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s always good to have a backup plan, especially when it comes to the ninth inning. White Sox closer Addison Reed converted 29 of 33 save opportunities as a closer during his rookie season last year. That .880 percentage — which ranked …
