Category: hierarchy change
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Chris Sale back to rotation; Addison Reed is the new White Sox closer
Chicago White Sox – White Sox GM Kenny Williams told CSNChicago.com that Chris Sale was being moved back to the rotation. Apparently, after being sent to the bullpen, Sale called Williams and asked for one more shot at starting, and Williams agreed. Williams said that Addison Reed will be the closer. Hierarchy change: Addison Reed to…
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Heath Bell regains closer role in Miami
Miami Marlins – Ozzie Guillen before Friday’s game told several Florida newspapers that the club was better with Heath Bell in the closer role. While he dodged a question about whether Bell would be closing tonight, he then went on to say: “He’s our closer. Let’s see what happens when he is back there.” Guillen also…
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Joel Hanrahan to bereavement list, Juan Cruz as temporary closer
May 11, 2012 Washington Nationals – Ryan Mattheus pitched the 7th inning on Thursday ahead of Tyler Clippard and Henry Rodriguez and picked up his 5th hold of the season. Hierarchy change: Ryan Mattheus to 2nd in line, replacing Sean Burnett. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated WAS |Rodriguez |Clippard |Mattheus |Storen |5/11/12 |Storen(DL)…
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Casey Janssen to close in Toronto; Sean Marshall, Steve Cishek to Hot Seat
Cincinnati Reds – Sean Marshall had a rough outing yesterday and was lifted by Dusty Baker in favor of Logan Ondrusek, who got the game’s final out and the save. Marshall has been serviceable as closer this year; he has a 4.91 ERA and is 5 for 6 in save opportunities (for yesterday’s meltdown, he actually…
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Blue Jays demote Francisco Cordero; Casey Janssen to close
Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays just announced that they have demoted Francisco Cordero, and that Casey Janssen would be the team’s closer until Sergio Santos returns, according to the Toronto Star. Santos will likely be out at least another two weeks. Hierarchy change: Casey Janssen to Closer, Francisco Cordero to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd…