Category: closer change
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J.J. Putz pulled from closer role, will attempt to regain velocity
July 2, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – Kirk Gibson told reporters on Tuesday afternoon that JJ Putz would be used in lower-leverage situations for the time being. Heath Bell will close for now, with David Hernandez behind him. Josh Collmenter was also mentioned as a candidate for more late-inning work. Hierarchy change: Heath Bell to Closer,…
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Koji Uehara, not Junichi Tazawa, will get first crack at saves in Boston
June 21, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara revealed before Friday’s game that it would be he, and not Junichi Tazawa, that will get to close while Andrew Bailey regains his footing. Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to Closer, Junichi Tazawa to Set-up. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated BOS Koji…
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Joaquin Benoit to close after Jose Valverde is designated for assignment
June 21, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde has been designated for assignment and Joaquin Benoit will close when he is available. Al Alburquerque was brought back up from Triple-A Toledo and could work his way into the discussion for the 9th inning if he can keep his walks down. Hierarchy change: Joaquin Benoit to Closer, Drew…
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Andrew Bailey axed from closer role; Tazawa likeliest to benefit
June 20, 2013 Boston Red Sox — After yet another blown save by Andrew Bailey, John Farrell finally announced that he was ready to try another option at closer. Although Farrell says that they will discuss the identity of the replacement “internally,” we again believe that the Sox will turn to Junichi Tazawa, while keeping 38-year-old Koji Uehara…
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Oliver Perez with save, Huston Street off DL
June 15, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Eric Wedge said before Friday’s game that he would give Tom Wilhelmsen some time off from closing. Oliver Perez was the first reliever to get a save chance in his place (which was a bit of a surprise given his 1.32 WHIP), but the lefty converted, and stands to…