Category: hot seat
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Frank Francisco struggling; Junichi Tazawa ascending
April 22, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco has given up 6 runs in his last three appearances, and his ERA has ballooned to 8.53. Jon Rauch had to bail him out last night after he blew a save chance, and will be first in line for saves if Francisco continues to struggle. Frank Francisco…
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Henry Rodriguez inching ahead of Lidge for saves
April 21, 2012 Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez got another save on Friday, and now has four this season to Brad Lidge’s two. Lidge has also been suffering from vertigo which has limited his availability in recent days, and while Davey Johnson continues to maintain that he’ll use both pitchers in the 9th inning, Rodriguez is…
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Hector Santiago on the Hot Seat; Scott Downs returns
April 17, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago had an ugly outing on Monday, allowing two HRs and blowing the save against the Orioles. It was Santiago’s first blown save this year, but he now has a 6.75 ERA. Given that he won the job at the 11th hour in spring training– and the fact…
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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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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…