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When Chad Cordero earned his 100th career save Tuesday night, it was fitting that he did so against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

The 25-year-old Cordero became the second-youngest pitcher ever to reach 100 career saves. Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez reached 100 the earliest, when he was 24 years old and 247 days.

Cordero passed a reliever -- former Oriole reliever Gregg Olson -- who had gotten his 100th save when he was 120 days older than Cordero at the time of his 100th save.

There is no reason to believe that Cordero won't reach 200 someday. Maybe 300, maybe more. Many had the same vision for Gregg Olson after he reached 100 and went on to save a Baltimore record 160 games by the age of 27.

But then Olson tore a ligament in his right elbow and was never the same. He struggled for a number of years as a setup man, and eventually came back to save 30 games for Arizona in 1998. He finished his career with 217 saves, short of the expectations placed upon him when he hit the 100-save mark.

That may be all that will stand in the way of Chad Cordero and a place among the elite closers in the history of the game -- the uncertainty of a pitcher's arm. Otherwise, Cordero appears to have the right stuff to last a long time in the pressure-packed role.

"He doesn't throw exceptionally hard, but he makes great pitches, and has great command, with no fear," Orioles broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jim Palmer said.

Said Cordero: "I think I have the temperament to last in this role. I've been doing this since college. It is what I am used to, and have been doing it for a long time. I know I can go out there and do it for a real long time, as long as my arm allows me to go out there and do it. Hopefully I can go out there and do it for another 10 years or so. That would be great.

"I have been lucky enough to not have any real physical problems," he added. "I haven't had to go on the disabled list, so for me it is just a matter of staying healthy and being ready when they call on me. It's good to have the arm durability that I have."

Cordero is proud of reaching the century mark.

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