2nd runner up:   Jeff Russell, RP, Boston Bulldogs
NAME         ERA  W  L  S   G GS CG SH    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   BF HR WP DP
Russell     1.79  3  3 31  52  0  0  0  60.1  44  12  12   8  69  230  5  1  5

The Bulldogs needed every advantage they could get in the competitive Tiant
division this year, and Jeff Russell fit the bill in the closer role.  He
finished with a 1.79 ERA and 31 saves for the pennant winner.

1st runner up:  Jay Howell, RP, Milwaukee Mashers
NAME         ERA  W  L  S   G GS CG SH    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   BF HR WP DP
Howell,J    2.25 11  6 31  66  0  0  0  80.0  66  23  20  11  48  307  3  1 11

Howell put in a season that most teams would be thrilled with.  31 saves,
a reliever high 11 wins, and a 2.25 ERA for a pennant winning team.  What
more could you ask for?

1989 CDBL Fireman of the Year:  Dennis Eckersley, RP, DC Riots
NAME         ERA  W  L  S   G GS CG SH    IP   H   R  ER  BB   K   BF HR WP DP
Eckersley   1.45  6  7 35  59  0  0  0  68.1  41  12  11   5  77  252  6  0  0

Was there ever any doubt?  Eckersley was on his game all season long, and
was money once he entered the 9th.  Eck finished with a 1.45 ERA, a 0.68
WHIP ratio, and a league leading 35 saves for the pennant winning Riots.