Year: 2014
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Aaron Sanchez complicating things for Casey Janssen owners
September 4, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez’s future is as a front-line starter, but like Adam Wainwright in 2006, he’s building confidence in the bullpen down the stretch. The Jays have made it clear that Casey Janssen is still the team’s official closer, but Janssen, a free agent next season, hasn’t taken kindly to the competition. John Gibbons explained that he went…
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It’s Vulture Save season
September 3, 2014 St. Louis Cardinals — As we speculated on Tuesday morning, Pat Neshek picked up a vulture save with Trevor Rosenthal getting a night off. In other news, Jason Motte returned from the disabled list on Tuesday; time will tell whether a high-leverage role for him is in the cards. Hierarchy remains: Rosenthal | Neshek…
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Uehara’s usage to be reduced; Quackenbush gets another save
September 2, 2014 Boston Red Sox — While Koji Uehara hasn’t officially been shut down for the season, manager John Farrell has confirmed that Uehara’s usage will be reduced. Edward Mujica will close when Uehara is held out, while Uehara will pitch only in save situations and not in tie games. In addition, Junichi Tazawa will…
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Jonathan Broxton acquired by Brewers, will set-up for K-Rod
September 1, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and the big righty will share set-up duties with lefty Will Smith. With Francisco Rodriguez set to become a free agent next year — and Broxton under contract for $9 million — he’s among the favorites to close…
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Aaron Sanchez records save, Benoit hurt again
August 31, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez picked up his first career save yesterday afternoon. Sanchez pitched a perfect 8th inning with the Blue Jays up 2 and then came back out for the 9th. With closer Casey Janssen warming in the bullpen, Sanchez threw a 1-2-3 inning to finish the game. The Blue Jays…