John Axford was a phone salesman for the Canadian phone carrier Telus when he was discovered by the Brewers in 2008 and became their closer. Now he’s saving Academy Award selections: 18 up, 18 down.
After an initially successful start to his career, he hit a rough patch and suffered through command issues and was unloaded on the Cardinals, where he regained his form and signed an off-season contract to become the closer of the Cleveland Indians.
John Axford is an awards show wizard. Trust me, I did the math.

About Ramin Rezvani
Recent Posts
Alex Cora out as Red Sox manager
"I want to thank Alex, our coaches, and their families for everything they have given to this organization."
Rockets coach calls team out after collapse
"Grow up."
Jets buzzing after making three picks in first round
"And any time you can bring guys with a winning background on your team, that only helps the morale of your team."
Suns blast referees after loss
"It's a man's game."
Kentucky Governor ‘losing confidence’ in UK
"I hope students, faculty, trustees and the community attend this week's board meetings and ask the tough questions that should be answered."
Victory Wembanyama first ever unanimous DPOY
"But I'm super, super happy to win this award and actually super proud to be the first-ever unanimous."