Year: 2012
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Ryan Cook could pitch his way back into closer role; Frank Francisco struggling
August 17, 2012 New York Mets – Jon Rauch again bailed out Frank Francisco in the 9th, retiring the only batter he faced for his third save of the season. Francisco remains on the Hot Seat, and could start losing save chances to Bobby Parnell if he doesn’t get his act together quick. No hierarchy change.…
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Jim Henderson blows second straight, 23rd for Brewers bullpen overall
August 16, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Before Vicente Padilla hit the DL, Andrew Miller was often the man who was summoned just ahead of him, as Bobby Valentine counted on the hard-throwing lefty to get key outs late in the game. But oddly, that’s changed over the past week, as Miller’s last three appearances…
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Andrew Bailey returns, could close by season’s end
August 15, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Andrew Bailey returned from the disabled list on Tuesday, striking out one of the two hitters he faced. Bailey had solid minor league numbers in his rehab appearances, and if he pitches well, he should rise quickly in the Red Sox bullpen. It wouldn’t be a surprise to…
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Derek Lowe picks up his first save in 11 years
August 14, 2012 New York Yankees – Derek Lowe, just signed by the Yankees, picked up his first save since 2001, pitching the last four innings in an 8-2 victory for New York. Lowe does not factor in to the Yankees usual late-inning plans. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…
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Kameron Loe, Matt Albers rising; Heath Bell could lose the job he never had
August 13, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Kameron Loe picked up his first save of the season as Ron Roenicke continues to follow through on his threat that everyone in the Brewers bullpen will get a shot at closing. Jim Henderson is still the best bet for saves moving on, but Loe should now be on…