Category: Colorado Rockies
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Rex Brothers returning to 2011 form
June 22, 2012 Colorado Rockies – Sent to the minors after some early season struggles, Rex Brothers returned to the big leagues earlier this month and has since been dominant. Yesterday, he finished off the 7th inning, and has now allowing just 2 hits and 1 run in 8.2 innings, while striking out 14. Adam…
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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 share closer role in Washington; JJ Putz to Hot Seat
May 23, 2012 Washington Nationals – Davey Johnson said before Tuesday’s game that he was moving Henry Rodriguez to a “less demanding” role, and that he’d use a closer-by-committee for the 9th inning. Johnson said he was going to keep Tyler Clippard as his high-leverage set-up guy, but Johnson ended up giving the first save opportunity…
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Chris Sale, Steve Cishek to close; Huston Street ailing
Philadelphia Phillies – Jose Contreras has struggled since returning from the disabled list, and was used early in the game on Friday. Antonio Bastardo was called on in the 7th, and he pitched a clean inning. Hierarchy change: Antonio Bastardo to 2nd in line, replacing Jose Contreras. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI…
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Heath Bell on the hot seat; Frank Francisco day-to-day
May 1, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – The ageless LaTroy Hawkins is sporting a 1.17 ERA and bridged the gap to new closer Scott Downs on Monday. Hierarchy change: LaTroy Hawkins to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Isringhausen. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Downs |Walden |Hawkins |Walden |5/1/12 Colorado Rockies – Edgmer…