Category: Cincinnati Reds
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Sergio Santos probably the Opening Day closer in Toronto
March 20, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Madson, who the Angels hoped would be ready for the start of the season, suffered a setback in his rehabilitation last Thursday. Ernesto Frieri will close games until Madson gets healthy, at which point the Angels will have to decide with reliever is better suited for the…
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Aroldis Chapman headed to rotation; Frank Francisco won’t be ready for Opening Day
March 7, 2013 New York Mets – Frank Francisco’s elbow inflammation will not be healed come opening day, Terry Collins said earlier this week. “It’ll be Bobby [Parnell],” said Collins. “And you know what? He can take that job and run with it.” Parnell has gotten several chances to “run with it” in the past…
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Alburquerque could be key for Tigers down the stretch
September 21, 2012 Detroit Tigers – Al Alburquerque was extraordinary for the Tigers last season, but a stress fracture in his throwing elbow required offseason surgery, sidelining him for much of this year. In the four outings since his recall on September 2, Alburquerque has allowed only one hit against nine strikeouts; this includes a…
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Aroldis Chapman “feels good,” but won’t be back right away
September 20, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Another night, another save for Jonathan Broxton. Aroldis Chapman told reporters that his fatigued shoulder “feels good,” but also said he could need two or three more sessions in the bullpen to regain his command. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton…
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Steve Cishek gets shelled; Matt Thornton rising
September 19, 2012 Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek got knocked around on Tuesday night, eventually getting yanked after allowing three runs and only recording one out. Cishek’s ERA is now 9.95 for the month of August, pushing his season-long ERA up to nearly 3, which is probably where it should’ve been anyway, given his crummy…