Category: Boston Red Sox
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Joel Hanrahan returns from the DL, but Andrew Bailey keeps his job
May 1, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s return from the DL today came with a clear statement of boundaries from manager John Ferrell: Andrew Bailey will remain the team’s closer for the foreseeable future. Although Hanrahan might pitch some lower-leverage innings to begin with, he will be certainly be the choice in the 9th if the…
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Marmol likely to close again until Fujikawa’s return
April 23, 2013 Chicago Cubs — James Russell came on in the 7th and gave up a tying triple. He stayed on for a scoreless 8th, then was relieved by Carlos Marmol, who pitched a passable 9th and 10th, finishing with a strikeout of Joey Votto. The seas are turning blood red, frogs are falling from…
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Junichi Tazawa off to sparkling start; Joaquin Benoit finally notches a save
April 18, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Junichi Tazawa pitched two sterling innings last night, striking out 4 in the process, as he bridged the gap between starter and 8th inning man Koji Uehara. Tazawa has allowed only 1 run in 8 innings this season, and has a K/BB ratio of 8/0 thus far. Hierarchy…
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Joel Hanrahan placed on disabled list; Andrew Bailey to close
April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Joel Hanrahan is being placed on the DL with hamstring soreness. Andrew Bailey will close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Koji Uehara to Set-up, Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, Joel Hanrahan to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Bailey…
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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…