Closer Monkey

Year: 2013

  • Grab Edward Mujica while you still can

    April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Andrew Bailey got a save opportunity in Joel Hanrahan’s absence, giving up a few hits to tie the game before settling down and earning the win in the comeback.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Hanrahan |Bailey |Uehara |Hanrahan |4/16/13   Toronto Blue…

  • Mitchell Boggs continues to struggle; Shawn Camp blows first save chance

    April 15, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Burke Badenhop picked up a 1-out save in the 10th inning on Sunday.  Jim Henderson and Tom Gorzelanny had both already pitched.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated MIL |Henderson |Gorzelanny |Badenhop |Henderson |4/15/13   St. Louis Cardinals – Mitchell Boggs blew another save…

  • Fujikawa to DL, Casilla picks up first save of season, Hanrahan Struggling

    April 14, 2013 San Francisco Giants – As predicted in the vulture save watch, Santiago Casilla picked up the save yesterday. Sergio Romo is still the closer but the Giants have always tried to limit his usage so Casilla could continue to see some save opportunities on days when Romo is rested. No hierarchy change.…

  • Shawn Camp and James Russell to share closer role in Fujikawa’s absence

    April 14, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Kyuji Fujikawa has been placed on the disabled list with a muscle sprain in his right forearm.  The injury is not particularly serious and Fujikawa is expected back in a few weeks, but until then, Shawn Camp and James Russell will share 9th inning duties.  Carlos Marmol is not…

  • Wilton Lopez’s struggles continue; Joaquin Benoit’s usage worth watching

    April 13, 2013 Toronto Blue Jays – Aaron Loup picked up a three-inning save on Friday.  Loup has pitched well to start the season, but doesn’t factor in to the Blue Jays late inning hierarchy just yet.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated TOR |Janssen |Santos |Oliver |Santos |4/13/13  …