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Joe Nathan on the trade block?
July 28, 2013 Texas Rangers – The Rangers are discussing trading Joe Nathan. While it seems unlikely that the Rangers would deal Nathan, sources say that Joakim Soria could be an option to close. There is no mention of Tanner Scheppers so it sounds like the Rangers would rather go with the experienced former…
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Drew Storen sent down; Update for Jason Grilli
July 27, 2013 Washington Nationals – The Nationals sent Drew Storen down to Triple-A after he allowed a three run homerun in the first game of the doubleheader last night. Craig Stammen should see more time in the late innings with Storen gone. Hierarchy change: Craig Stammen to 2nd in line, replacing Drew Storen. . Closer…
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J.J. Putz regaining his form; Manny Parra is on a roll
July 26, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – On June 7, Manny Parra had a 7.71 ERA, a 2.40 WHIP, and seemed to be on the verge of losing his job. But since then, he’s rattled off 18 straight scoreless appearances, turning himself into the go-to lefty in the Cincinnati bullpen. It hasn’t been a fluke —…
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Neal Cotts still mowing down hitters; Ryan Cook nabs a save
July 25, 2013 Texas Rangers – Neal Cotts picked up his second straight 8th-inning hold on Wednesday, and even helped the Rangers get through the 9th, retiring the first two hitters before Joe Nathan was summoned to get the final out. Though Joakim Soria obviously has a huge edge when it comes to experience, the…
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Axford and Henderson “co-closers” in Milwaukee as K-Rod heads to Baltimore
July 24, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers — As we feared, now that K-Rod is gone, Ron Roenicke told reporters before Tuesday’s game that Jim Henderson and John Axford will likely “flip-flop” future save opportunities. What can we say? The man loves him some drama. Note that Henderson pitched the ninth on Tuesday with the team down by four. Hierarchy change: Jim Henderson to…