Closer Monkey

Category: hierarchy change

  • Frank Francisco returns from injury, should close right away

    August 3, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco is expected to be activated from the DL today.  Bobby Parnell has been OK, but not great, in his place, so Francisco should resume closing immediately.  Hierarchy change: Frank Francisco to Closer, Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd in line.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In…

  • Jonathan Broxton and Josh Lindblom establishing themselves in their new bullpens

    August 2, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies picked up Josh Lindblom in the Shane Victorino trade, and proved they would use him in tight spots immediately.  He was one of three relievers to record an out in the 8th to bridge the gap to Jonathan Papelbon.  Hierarchy change: Josh Lindblom to 2nd in line,…

  • Greg Holland to close in KC; deadline moves affect hierarchies for Reds, Cardinals

    August 1, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Royals closer Jonathan Broxton on Tuesday.  Aroldis Chapman will remain the closer, while Broxton will share the 8th inning role with Sean Marshall.  Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to 2nd in line, replacing Logan Ondrusek. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Marshall |Broxton…

  • Wilton Lopez finally to close for Houston; Brandon League traded to Dodgers

    July 31, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Jerome Williams pitched the last 4 innings of a blowout on Monday, earning his first save.  Williams’s outing was pretty hideous (8 hits, 5 ERs), and he doesn’t factor in the the Angels usual late-inning plans.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA…

  • Brewers bullpen melts down again; Chad Durbin pitching well

    July 30, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers bullpen had another meltdown on Sunday, and all of their top relievers were to blame; John Axford, Francisco Rodriguez, and Jose Veras all gave up multiple runs.  Earlier this week, Ron Roenicke declared a closer-by-committee, with several Brewers beat writers thought Axford would quickly win his job…