Category: closer change
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Bobby Parnell likely to be placed on the disabled list
August 5, 2013 New York Mets – Bobby Parnell is likely to be placed on the disabled list, retroactive to last week. David Aardsma has gotten the save chances so far in his absence, while LaTroy Hawkins also has an outside shot at earning saves. Hierarchy change: David Aardsma to Closer, LaTroy Hawkins to Set-up,…
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Danny Farquhar looks like new closer for Mariners
August 4, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Danny Farquhar pitched a 1-2-3 inning on Sunday for his second straight save and looks to be the new closer for the Mariners. Hierarchy change: Danny Farquhar to Closer, Oliver Perez to Set-up. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated SEA Danny Farquhar Oliver…
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Tom Wilhelmsen out as closer as Mariners opt for a return to a committee
August 2, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Prior to Friday’s game, Robby Thompson said that he’d go to a closer-by-committee, mentioning lefties Charlie Furbush and Oliver Perez, and righties Yoervis Medina and Danny Farquhar. Friday’s game offered no clues into who gets first crack, as the Mariners lost and used only Brandon Maurer in relief, but…
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Jose Veras traded; Jose Cisnero best bet to close in Houston
July 29, 2013 Houston Astros – Jose Veras has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. Jose Cisnero is the best bet to close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Jose Cisnero to Closer, Travis Blackley to Set-up, Hector Ambriz to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated…
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K-Rod traded to Orioles, Jim Henderson to take over as closer
July 23, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez has been traded to the Orioles. Jim Henderson should take over as closer. Hierarchy change: Jim Henderson to Closer, John Axford to Set-up, Brandon Kintzler to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated MIL Jim Henderson John Axford Brandon Kintzler…