Category: Cincinnati Reds
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Glen Perkins and Jared Burton to share closer role in Minnesota; Bobby Parnell inherits job in New York
June 25, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman surrendered a walkoff HR on Sunday, and has now given 8 runs in his last 6.1 innings. Chapman still has spectacular season-long numbers, but if he blows another save, Dusty Baker could go back to Sean Marshall, who has a 0.79 ERA in June and has given…
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Brad Lidge released; Brandon Lyon rises with Wilton Lopez’s injury
Latest update: June 18, 2012 Washington Nationals – Brad Lidge had struggled since returning from the DL, and on Sunday, the Nats designated him for assignment. He’ll probably look to catch on elsewhere, as his career in Washington is likely over. Hierarchy change: Craig Stammen to 2nd in line, replacing Brad Lidge. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd…
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Antonio Bastardo returns to set-up role for Phillies
May 25, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Antonio Bastardo pitched the 8th inning on Thursday, and has reclaimed his role as the Phillies set-up man after some struggles early in the season. Hierarchy change: Antonio Bastardo to Set-up, Chad Qualls to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Bastardo |Qualls |Papelbon…
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Ernesto Frieri closing for Angels; Rafael Dolis struggling
May 24, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals – Mark Rzepczynski pitched the 8th inning ahead of Jason Motte on Wednesday night, and the lefty has proven the ability to pitch to both righties and lefties. Hierarchy change: Mark Rzepczynski to 2nd in line, replacing Fernando Salas. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated STL |Motte |Boggs…
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Sean Burnett, Tyler Clippard could enter closer-by-committee in Washington
May 22, 2012 Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez had to be bailed out again on Monday, as Sean Burnett came in for the 9th inning and got the final two outs for the save. The young righty, already on the Hot Seat, may be placed in to a committee, or worse. ”I’m going to sleep on it,…