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Ryan Cook primary set up man; Joe Nathan still closer
April 14, 2012 Texas Rangers – Alexi Ogando got the save last night. Ron Washington declared after the game that Joe Nathan was still the closer but with Adams getting the save the night before, the Rangers have several other options if Nathan continues to struggle. Joe Nathan to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In…
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Drew Storen out until All Star break; Scott Downs injured
April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Angels- Set-up man Scott Downs suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Thursday, and was seen on crutches after the game. The Angels have yet to determine whether to place him on the DL, but he’ll likely miss some action. In the mean time, the Angels could look to Jason Isringhausen, who…
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Joe Smith establishing himself in Indians’ bullpen
April 12, 2012 Cleveland Indians- The middle-inning portion of the Indians bullpen continues to be shaky, as lefty specialist Rafael Perez had a bad outing on Wednesday. Joe Smith, who in past years has been used exclusively against righties, has been one of the few steady arms thus far, and this year is being used against…
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Late inning roles for Miguel Batista, Mitchell Boggs
April 11, 2012 New York Mets- The Mets had an uneventful game, bullpen-wise, on Tuesday. However, earlier this week, Terry Collins surprisingly indicated that Miguel Batista would be his 9th inning man on any days when Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch are unavailable. Hierarchy change: Miguel Batista to 2nd in line, replacing Ramon Ramirez. |Closer |Set-Up…
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Sergio Santos looking shaky; Franklin Morales’s new role
April 10, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays- Sergio Santos blew his second consecutive save on Sunday and looked ugly doing it, walking three hitters and only recording two outs. Experienced set-up man Francisco Cordero could see some opportunities if Santos continues to falter. Sergio Santos to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated TOR |Santos…