Blue Jays' struggling Francisco Cordero loses closer's job

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After blowing his third save of the 2012 season and surrendering a walk-off grand slam to Oakland Athletics' Brandon Inge, the Toronto Blue Jays finally decided to make a change in the closer's role, announcing Casey Janssen as their new 9th inning man.

"I think it's the right decision because ain't doing my job," said Cordero, a 36-year old veteran. "They don't have to wait and just sit there and look at me blowing some games when we're trying to win. This is a tough division. I think the Blue Jays did a great job putting the team together trying to win the division and go to the playoffs. If I keep doing what I'm doing right now, we ain't going anywhere."

Cordero has 329 saves, 12th on the all-time saves list and 2nd among active players, but has blown his last three opportunities and has only converted two of five chances this season. He allowed eight earned runs over his last 3 1/3 innings.

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