Category: hierarchy change
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Joel Hanrahan returns from the DL, but Andrew Bailey keeps his job
May 1, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s return from the DL today came with a clear statement of boundaries from manager John Ferrell: Andrew Bailey will remain the team’s closer for the foreseeable future. Although Hanrahan might pitch some lower-leverage innings to begin with, he will be certainly be the choice in the 9th if the…
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Al Alburquerque continues racking up strikeouts
April 29, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Al Alburquerque struck out three more hitters on Sunday, and now has 21 Ks in just 11.2 innings to go along with a 1.54 ERA. It wasn’t a save/hold situation, as the Tigers were up five, but they still used Jose Valverde in the 9th inning, which by extension…
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Kevin Gregg closing, Joba Chamberlain with a save
April 28, 2013 New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera and David Robertson both got the night off after pitching in three of the previous four games. Joba Chamberlain gave up a couple hits in the 9th but ultimately got the save. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated NYY |Rivera |Robertson…
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So, Kevin Gregg is apparently a thing now
April 27, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Shouldn’t-be closer Carlos Marmol was unavailable on Friday night, so this was finally a chance for James Russell to award his fantasy owners’ patience and potentially earn his first save of the season. And then Dale Sveum decided to pitch him in the 7th inning, whereupon he threw two…
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Tony Watson picks up 2-inning save; Joba Chamberlain coming around
April 26, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – With both Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon getting a day off, Tony Watson picked up a 2-inning save on Thursday. Barring injuries, Watson won’t get too many opportunities like this one. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated PIT |Grilli |Melancon |Watson |Grilli |4/26/13 …