Category: hierarchy change
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John Axford looming in Milwaukee; JJ Putz hasn’t lost his job… yet
April 25, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – Matt Reynolds got his 2nd extra-inning save in as many nights on Wednesday, but JJ Putz hasn’t lost the closer job yet despite a bad start to the season; last night, he was just unavailable due to being overworked. Also of note in Arizona is the resurgence of Heath…
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Valverde and Marmol, no strangers to the hot seat
April 24, 2013 Detroit Tigers – After a short stint in the minors, Jose Valverde has been called up to the big leagues and will close starting today. Joaquin Benoit will return to his familiar 8th inning role. Three innings of class-A ball might have been enough to wow Jim Leyland, but in our book,…
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Pedro Strop looking to get back on track; Mitchell Boggs continues to implode
April 22, 2013 Baltimore Orioles – Nearly all season, Darren O’Day has served as the 8th inning man for the Orioles. Pedro Strop was the go-to set-up man for Baltimore last year, but has struggled out of the box this year, having posted a 9.45 ERA through the season’s first three weeks. He pitched yesterday…
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Tommy Hunter picks up three inning save
April 21, 2013 Baltimore Orioles – Tommy Hunter picked up a three inning save in the second game of the double header yesterday. Hunter has pitched relatively well this season out of the bullpen, but he still does not currently factor into the Orioles late inning options. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014…
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Scott Rice pitching well for Mets
April 20, 2013 New York Mets – The Mets went to Scott Rice in the eighth inning last night up 3 runs, and he responded by pitching a 1-2-3 inning. Rice has made 6 straight scoreless appearances and should continue to be used late in games for the Mets. Hierarchy change: Scott Rice to 2nd in…