Category: hierarchy change
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Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles
May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning. Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) | New York Yankees – With…
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Antonio Bastardo returns to set-up role for Phillies
May 25, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Antonio Bastardo pitched the 8th inning on Thursday, and has reclaimed his role as the Phillies set-up man after some struggles early in the season. Hierarchy change: Antonio Bastardo to Set-up, Chad Qualls to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Bastardo |Qualls |Papelbon…
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Ernesto Frieri closing for Angels; Rafael Dolis struggling
May 24, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals – Mark Rzepczynski pitched the 8th inning ahead of Jason Motte on Wednesday night, and the lefty has proven the ability to pitch to both righties and lefties. Hierarchy change: Mark Rzepczynski to 2nd in line, replacing Fernando Salas. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated STL |Motte |Boggs…
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Ernesto Frieri is the Angels’ new closer
Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri struck three men out in the 11th inning, nailing down his first career save. Frieri has been nothing short of dazzling (8.2 IPs, 0 ERs, 0 hits, 19 Ks) since being acquired from the Padres. While Mike Scioscia has said the Angels would “mix and match” in the 9th…
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Sean Burnett, Tyler Clippard share closer role in Washington; JJ Putz to Hot Seat
May 23, 2012 Washington Nationals – Davey Johnson said before Tuesday’s game that he was moving Henry Rodriguez to a “less demanding” role, and that he’d use a closer-by-committee for the 9th inning. Johnson said he was going to keep Tyler Clippard as his high-leverage set-up guy, but Johnson ended up giving the first save opportunity…