Category: hierarchy change
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Alfredo Aceves suspended; Andrew Bailey to take over, possibly for good
August 25, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Alfredo Aceves has been suspended for three games for conduct detrimental to the team. At the moment, it is unclear whether he was suspended for his expletive-laden media comment after his last blown save, or due to an explosive meeting he had with Bobby Valentine after being bypassed…
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John Axford back in as closer; Brad Ziegler, Tom Layne rising
August 23, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Brad Ziegler finished off the 7th inning in the first game of Arizona’s doubleheader on Wednesday, earning his 9th hold of the year. Ziegler is having a solid season, and with 19 career saves, he has some experience as a closer. He could get an odd save chance on…
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Giants continue to use committee; Charlie Furbush climbing in Seattle
August 21, 2012 Seattle Mariners – Charlie Furbush, who came off the DL last week, pitched the 7th inning in a tie game on Monday, then stayed on for the 8th after the Mariners took the lead. Seattle has struggled to find a consistent 8th inning man ahead of Tom Wilhelmsen, but Furbush could become…
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Jeremy Affeldt on shaky ground; Scott Downs returns from DL
August 19, 2012 New York Mets – Over his last 21 appearances- a 15-inning stretch- Jon Rauch has only given up one earned run. He finished off the 8th inning last night, and coupled with his two bail-out saves of Frank Francisco earlier this week, he’s moved past Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart.…
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Steve Cishek closing again for Miami; Juan Cruz healthy again and pitching well
August 18, 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates – Juan Cruz, who returned from the DL a week ago, pitched in the 7th inning last night. Cruz should return to that role on a regular basis, especially given how shaky Chad Qualls has been lately. Hierarchy change: Juan Cruz to 2nd in line, replacing Chad Qualls. |Closer |Set-Up…