Closer Monkey

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  • Farnsworth hurt, Peralta to close

    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, Kyle Farnsworth to…

  • Andrew Bailey trade means new closers in Boston, Oakland

    Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox have acquired Andrew Bailey from the Oakland A’s.  Bailey will assume the closer role immediately, and Mark Melancon will set up.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up, Alfredo Aceves to 2nd in line.  Oakland A’s- Andrew Bailey is gone; an A’s front office representative said that Grant…

  • Winter dealings: Melancon, Bell, Street, Santos, etc

    Lots of winter moves to report.  Visit our main page for more info. Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox acquired Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, and the righty will move into the closer’s role.  The Red Sox have not yet determined a role for Daniel Bard, who may be moving to the rotation.  Hierarchy change:…

  • With Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard to close for Red Sox

    Boston Red Sox- With Jonathon Papelbon’s departure, Daniel Bard assumes the closer role by default, for now.  Hierarchy change: Daniel Bard to Closer, Alfredo Aceves to Set-up, Franklin Morales to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.

  • Washington Nationals, Storen and Clippard off, Rodriguez save, Burnett down

    Washington Nationals- Both Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard had the night off, having pitched the previous two days, so Henry Rodriguez got the call for the save, his second this week.  Rodriguez has surpassed Sean Burnett on the Nats depth chart, as Burnett was only used for 1 hitter in the 7th.  Hierarchy change: Henry Rodriguez…