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Ryan Walker aims to forge ahead as Giants’ closer, with an assist from Sergio Romo
- Walker aims to regain the closer role this spring as he trains under Sergio Romo's guidance.
- Romo teaches Walker to persist after failures and adjust when the league adapts.
- Romo notes the league adjusted to Walker quickly, framing it as a sign of respect for his capabilities.
- Walker reveals a mental shift: he’s focused on earning the closer role rather than expecting it.
- Walker improved mechanics to curb over-rotation and aims to regain bite on his slider.
- Romo compares Walker to his own career, highlighting similar paths and pressures.
- The Giants face a crowded bullpen battle with injuries and competition shaping opening-day plans.
- Walker's past season featured seven blown saves but modest overall damage due to weak run support and some solid peripherals.
- Walker cites a late-season improvement in limiting barrels and higher ground-ball rates as positives.
- Romo's mentorship extends beyond mechanics to mindset and personal accountability.
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