Closer Monkey

Category: hot seat

  • Still unsettled in the Angels ‘pen; Fernando Rodney to the Hot Seat

    August 28, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — Mike Scioscia is not helping our trust issues. Every time we think we can relax and open up a little, the guy goes back on his word. Take last night, for instance! Just a few days after he said he could be ready to settle down and commit to…

  • Rafael Betancourt could be on a short leash; Tommy Hunter picks up save

    August 22, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt’s third outing since returning from the DL ended in a blown save.  Betancourt has been reliable all year, and had posted two scoreless appearances since his return.  But he’s also 38 years old, and the Rockies are well out of the playoff race.  With Rex Brothers flourishing…

  • Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better

    August 19, 2013 Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros.  Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up.  He is not a threat to take the job full time but…

  • Jim Johnson is back on the Hot Seat

    August 15, 2013 Baltimore Orioles — Jim Johnson blew his third straight save and ninth of the year on Wednesday. Even before the game, the Baltimore Sun was asking its readers whether Johnson should be demoted, with 92% saying yes at the time of this report. Although Buck Showalter insists that he “can’t live in that world,” won’t…

  • Josh Fields has rough outing; Jonathan Broxton returns

    August 8, 2013 Houston Astros – Just a week and a half ago, Jose Cisnero was almost everyone’s pick to close for Houston after the trade of Jose Veras.  Now, after another rough outing yesterday, Cisnero is headed to the minors.  Also in Astros news, Josh Fields followed up a dominant first save chance with…