Category: Detroit Tigers
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Astros likely to go with committees to start season
March 23, 2014 Houston Astros — Manager Bo Porter has said that he will go with the dreaded closer by committee to start the season. Chad Qualls has the experience, so we still expect him to see the most save chances, at least at the beginning of the season. Josh Fields, Matt Albers, and lefty Kevin…
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Closer Rankings: Nos. 1-10
March 13, 2014 10. Jason Grilli, Pittsburgh Pirates — Had a great 2013, but he’s older than you might think, with lingering health concerns. Still the top option for a team good enough to win a lot, but not good enough to win by a lot. 9. David Robertson, New York Yankees — As the post-Mo era…
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2014 AL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox traded their closer Addison Reed in the off-season and Robin Ventura has not announced who will take over his job for 2014. Nate Jones and Matt Lindstrom seem to be the favorites for the job but both are battling injuries so far. Jones should be…
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Saves for Black and Rosenthal
September 25, 2013 New York Mets — With LaTroy Hawkins tired and unavailable, Vic Black got the call for his first major league save on Tuesday night. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated NYM LaTroy Hawkins Vic Black Frank Francisco Bobby Parnell 9/25/13 Bobby Parnell (DL) . Texas Rangers — Thanks…
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Craig Kimbrel: human after all
September 18, 2013 Atlanta Braves — A blown save on Tuesday and three earned runs in his last two appearances should eliminate Craig Kimbrel from any misguided Cy Young consideration. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated ATL Craig Kimbrel David Carpenter Jordan Walden Craig Kimbrel 9/18/13 . San Diego…