Closer Monkey

Category: Detroit Tigers

  • Aroldis Chapman is Reds new closer; Jose Valverde expected back Tuesday

    Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde is still day-to-day with a sore back and Joaquin Benoit recorded a shaky save in his place on Sunday.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated DET |Valverde |Benoit |Coke |Valverde |5/21/12   Seattle Mariners – The Mariners summoned Charlie Furbush in the 7th inning on Sunday, whereupon…

  • Rafael Soriano closing in New York; Jose Valverde day-to-day

    May 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago pitched in the 9th inning on Tuesday when the White Sox were down 4 runs.  Though he’s supposedly part of a closer-by-committee in Chicago, Addison Reed and Matt Thornton both seem positioned to get more opportunities than the young lefty.  Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to Set-up, Hector…

  • Drew Storen out until All Star break; Scott Downs injured

    April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Angels- Set-up man Scott Downs suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Thursday, and was seen on crutches after the game.  The Angels have yet to determine whether to place him on the DL, but he’ll likely miss some action.  In the mean time, the Angels could look to Jason Isringhausen, who…

  • Joe Smith establishing himself in Indians’ bullpen

    April 12, 2012 Cleveland Indians- The middle-inning portion of the Indians bullpen continues to be shaky, as lefty specialist Rafael Perez had a bad outing on Wednesday.  Joe Smith, who in past years has been used exclusively against righties, has been one of the few steady arms thus far, and this year is being used against…