Category: hierarchy change
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Oakland’s committee becoming a little more clear
April 11, 2014 Oakland A’s – Bob Melvin is giving Jim Johnson a break from closing duties for the time being. Johnson may have the chance to win the job back if he pitches well, but for now, the A’s are going closer by committee. Sean Doolittle, Luke Gregerson, Ryan Cook, and Dan Otero all…
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Who could replace Jim Johnson as Oakland closer?
April 10, 2014 Oakland A’s — It’s hard to raise a 15.00 ERA, but Jim Johnson pulled it off today. When asked to comment on potential replacements, Bob Melvin helpfully offered, “I’m just saying that I’m not saying anything.” Aha. We see Sean Doolittle as the best alternative, with Luke Gregerson behind him in a virtual tie…
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Shawn Kelley to close in New York; Ryan Cook returns from DL
April 8, 2014 New York Yankees – David Robertson sustained an injured groin and is going on the disabled list. For what it’s worth, Robertson only expects to miss the minimum 15 days. Hierarchy change: Shawn Kelley to Closer, Adam Warren to Set-up, Matt Thornton to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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Houston’s committee is a real thing; Jose Veras struggles
April 7, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Rick Renteria might be saying he’s not worried about Jose Veras, but we’re just not sure that we believe him. Yesterday, Veras was summoned in a non-save situation and could only get two outs before being bailed out by Pedro Strop. So far on the year, the Cubs’ closer…
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Mujica roughed up, Nate Jones to DL
April 5, 2014 Boston Red Sox — The Red Sox brought in Edward Mujica yesterday with the game tied in the 9th inning. Mujica ended up taking the loss after giving up 4 runs. Manager John Farrell has said that Junichi Tazawa and Mujica are “interchangeable,” but Tazawa has been used more often in the 8th so…