Francisco Rodriguez, closer for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, has set the record for most saves in a season with his 58th save against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Rodriguez has been pursuing the record for most of the season. He had a lot of saves at the All-Star break, and was definitely on track to setting the record. He has been helped by the team's stellar play this season, and great relief pitching in front of him. The Angels have already clinched their division earlier in the week, when they defeated the New York Yankees. That was coupled with the Texas Rangers' loss the same day. The Angels have been dominant all season, having the best record in baseball for some of the season. Rodriguez broke the record previously held by Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox in 1990. That season, Thigpen set a record with 57 saves. Rodriguez will be a free agent after the season with many teams looking to acquire him. I believe Rodriguez won't be back with the Angels because of his expected demand for a huge contract. I believe that he can end up in a big market like with the New York Mets. What do you think? How does this record help Rodriguez for the upcoming free agency season? Will the Angels win the World Series?
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