Category: Chicago White Sox
-
Joakim Soria going through odd stretch; Giants turn to committee
June 30, 2014 Chicago White Sox – We’re paying close attention to the White Sox, who on Sunday used Jake Petricka to protect a 4-run 9th inning lead. Robin Ventura keeps saying that he isn’t ready to name a new closer yet, but based on the last several days, Zach Putnam and Petricka continue to…
-
Zach Putman moves to the top of White Sox closer committee, Sergio Romo blows save
June 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Zach Putnam recorded his first career save on Saturday. He got the last out of the 8th inning and then came back out for the 9th to finish the game. Putnam has been effective against both righties and lefties this season so we think he is the best option…
-
Petricka picks up save, Jason Grilli and Ernesto Frieri traded
June 28, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Jake Petricka came on to get the last two outs of the 9th inning and preserve a White Sox win. After the game Robin Ventura said they don’t have a closer right now. He did mention that Petricka would be used in the later innings, but that this could…
-
Ronald Belisario out as closer for White Sox
June 27, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Ronald Belisario could only get 1 out in the 9th inning on Friday night and after the game, Robin Ventura finally pulled the plug on the laboring righty. The only person mentioned specifically as being “in the mix” for save opportunities is Jake Petricka — the man who…
-
Ronald Belisario gets vote of confidence; Angels going full-on committee
June 25, 2014 Chicago White Sox — Robin Ventura announced on Tuesday that he was sticking with Ronald Belisario as the White Sox closer despite his troubles — which include 11 earned runs over 11 IP in his 13 appearances in the role. Although Belisario’s peripherals strongly suggest that he’s pitched better than his stats, general manager Rick Hahn made a point…