Closer Monkey

Year: 2012

  • Aroldis Chapman “feels good,” but won’t be back right away

    September 20, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Another night, another save for Jonathan Broxton. Aroldis Chapman told reporters that his fatigued shoulder “feels good,” but also said he could need two or three more sessions in the bullpen to regain his command. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton…

  • Steve Cishek gets shelled; Matt Thornton rising

    September 19, 2012 Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek got knocked around on Tuesday night, eventually getting yanked after allowing three runs and only recording one out.  Cishek’s ERA is now 9.95 for the month of August, pushing his season-long ERA up to nearly 3, which is probably where it should’ve been anyway, given his crummy…

  • Giants gaining confidence again in Santiago Casilla

    September 18, 2012 San Francisco Giants – On Monday, Santiago Casilla finished the 7th inning, pitched a clean 8th, then got the first out of the 9th with the Giants up by 1 run.  With Jeremy Affeldt going through some serious struggles over the past month or so, Casilla has been getting more usage in…

  • Joe Nathan getting extra rest; Aroldis Chapman still on the shelf

    September 17, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton picked up his second NL save on Sunday.  Aroldis Chapman will be sidelined for a few more days with a tired arm.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton |Marshall |Madson |9/17/12   Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri was…

  • Addison Reed’s struggles continue

    September 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Addison Reed allowed three baserunners without recording an out on Saturday, and had to be bailed out by Matt Thornton, who picked up the save.  Reed has now allowed multiple baserunners, and at least one run, in 7 of his last 9 appearances.  Addison Reed to Hot Seat. …