Category: hierarchy change
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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,…
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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…
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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…