Category: hierarchy change
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Rafael Soriano closing in New York; Jose Valverde day-to-day
May 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago pitched in the 9th inning on Tuesday when the White Sox were down 4 runs. Though he’s supposedly part of a closer-by-committee in Chicago, Addison Reed and Matt Thornton both seem positioned to get more opportunities than the young lefty. Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to Set-up, Hector…
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David Robertson ailing; Davey Johnson sticking with Henry Rodriguez
May 15, 2012 Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez walked three men in the 9th on Monday before being replaced by Sean Burnett, who got the save. Davey Johnson told the Washington Post that he still had a lot of confidence in Rodriguez, though the closer remains firmly on the Hot Seat. Burnett’s usage, meanwhile, has been a bit odd.…
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Frank Francisco’s job in limbo; Henry Rodriguez struggling
May 14, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco blew another save on Sunday, allowing 3 runs without recording an out. His ERA ballooned to 8.56, and Terry Collins was noncommittal about the Mets’ closer role going forward, saying he would discuss it before Monday’s game. Even if Francisco keeps his job, he’ll remain firmly on…
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Brian Fuentes to close; Vicente Padilla ascending
Boston Red Sox – While he doesn’t have the best numbers, the Red Sox have continued to look to Vicente Padilla in close games. He pitched the 8th inning yesterday, setting up for Alfredo Aceves. Hierarchy change: Vicente Padilla to 2nd in line, replacing Matt Albers. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated BOS |Aceves…
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Grant Balfour demoted, Brian Fuentes to close in Oakland
Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes picked up the save last night in what initially appeared to be a match-up play; three of the four Tigers hitters due up that inning were lefties. But early this morning, Bob Melvin told the Oakland Tribune that Fuentes was his man for the foreseeable future. ”We’ll give Balfour a bit…