Category: hierarchy change
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New closers in Chicago, KC; Marmol and Peralta struggling
April 8, 2012 San Diego Padres- Luke Gregerson was the set-up man for the Padres late last season, but yesterday, they went to Gregerson in the 7th inning of a tie game, saving Andrew Cashner for the 8th. Hierarchy change: Andrew Cashner to Set-up, Luke Gregerson to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013…
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Surprise! Hector Santiago is the closer in Chicago
April 7, 2012 Chicago White Sox- Hector Santiago closed out the White Sox victory on Saturday. The White Sox mystery closer has been revealed, though the young lefty was not the trendy choice until he was seen warming up in the bullpen for a possible save opportunity that never materialized on Friday. Jesse Crain seems to have…
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Jonathon Broxton to close in Kansas City
Kansas City Royals- The Royals, up 4 runs in the 8th inning, went to Greg Holland first. Jonathon Broxton pitched the 9th in a non-save situation and will close for the foreseeable future. Hierarchy change: Jonathon Broxton to Closer, Greg Holland to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated KC |Broxton |Holland |Crow |Broxton…
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David Robertson setting up; Alexi Ogando’s role
April 7, 2012 New York Yankees- David Robertson’s mild foot injury cost him some work early in spring training, and the Yankees hinted that Rafael Soriano would set up as a result, but Robertson appears to be fine; in their first game, the Yanks went with Soriano in the 7th and Robertson in the 8th. Hierarchy…
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Joel Peralta to close in TB; Dodgers bullpen shuffle
April 6, 2012 Tampa Bay Rays- Kyle Farnsworth was on the Rays’ 25-man opening day roster yesterday, but today, he’s been placed on the disabled list after complaining of elbow soreness. Joel Peralta will see save opportunities in his absence. Hierarchy change: Joel Peralta to Closer, Fernando Rodney to Set-up, Jake McGee to 2nd in line,…