Closer Monkey

Year: 2013

  • Machi sent down, but Santiago Casilla may return soon; another Papel-blown save

    June 25, 2013 San Francisco Giants — After a four-run, two-homer appearance on Sunday, Jean Machi was demoted to AAA Fresno. George Kontos took his place with the Giants and will slide right into Machi’s spot in their hierarchy. Note that Kontos is currently appealing a three-game suspension he received for throwing at Andrew McCutchen. In other…

  • Huston Street approaching Heath Bell territory

    June 24, 2013 San Diego Padres – Summoned in a tie game on Sunday, Huston Street gave up two solo HRs and took his fourth loss of the season.  Street only has one blown save all season, but his peripherals have been absolutely dreadful all year long.  In 26.1 innings, he’s struck out only 15…

  • Heath Bell blows save, Mike Adams is back on the DL

    June 23, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – Heath Bell blew another save last night, and he has given up a homerun in his last five appearances.  When Kirk Gibson was asked about Bell continuing to close he just said that he would have to think about it.  JJ Putz is currently on a rehab assignment and could…

  • Tony Cingrani and Caleb Thielbar pitching well in relief

    June 22, 2013 Cincinnati Reds — J.J. Hoover was brought on in the 5th inning on Friday and his usage has been all over the place this season.  Tony Cingrani has made three scoreless appearances since moving to the bullpen and clearly has the stuff to pitch at the back end of games if he isn’t…

  • Koji Uehara, not Junichi Tazawa, will get first crack at saves in Boston

    June 21, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara revealed before Friday’s game that it would be he, and not Junichi Tazawa, that will get to close while Andrew Bailey regains his footing.  Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to Closer, Junichi Tazawa to Set-up. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated BOS Koji…