August 30, 2013
New York Mets – The Mets don’t necessarily see Gonzalez Germen as a closer, but they think he could develop into a strong set-up man, and might start giving him a few 9th inning opportunities, to get him used to pitching in pressure spots. Unless LaTroy Hawkins has a few more meltdowns like the one last weekend, he probably won’t challenge for the full time job, but he could be good for a save or two over the next few weeks. No hierarchy change.
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| NYM | LaTroy Hawkins | Gonzalez Germen | David Aardsma | Bobby Parnell | 8/30/13 | |||||
| Bobby Parnell (DL) |
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Baltimore Orioles – As expected, it was Jim Johnson who got the call in the 9th for the Orioles last night, officially bringing to a close Tommy Hunter’s reign at closer. Johnson should see all of the save opps going forward, unless he falters again. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| BAL | Jim Johnson | Tommy Hunter | Francisco Rodriguez | Jim Johnson | 8/30/13 |
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