Closer Monkey

Category: Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League

    July 14, 2016 —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of losing his closer job by the…

  • Tyler Clippard inches to the front of the Diamondbacks committee

    July 11, 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks – After their starter logged six innings, the Diamondbacks went first to Daniel Hudson for the 7th, then to Tyler Clippard for the 8th, in a losing effort. Though Chip Hale has said both relievers will get opportunities, it seems the pecking order is set, and Clippard is now more likely to…

  • Daniel Hudson and Tyler Clippard fighting to replace Brad Ziegler

    July 9, 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks — Arizona traded away closer Brad Ziegler early Saturday morning. Daniel Hudson, returning from the bereavement list today, is positioned to get the first crack at saves, but Tyler Clippard (10.86 K/9, 54 career saves) has been pitching more effectively and will also be in the mix. With the season slipping away, both men could potentially…

  • Brad Ziegler traded to Red Sox

    July 9, 2016 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks have traded closer Brad Ziegler to the Red Sox.  Daniel Hudson should get the first chance at saves as he has been the Diamondbacks setup man, but Tyler Clippard is also an option as he has more closing experience. Updated hierarchy: Hudson | Clippard | Barrett.  

  • Jim Henderson hits DL; Bruce Rondon records win

    June 22, 2016 New York Mets — Jim Henderson hit the DL Tuesday with right biceps tendinitis. Manager Terry Collins said that he will mix and match in the seventh, with Jerry Blevins picking up a hold in that inning on Tuesday. Blevins lowered his ERA to 1.45 with the clean outing and gets Henderson’s spot…