Category: hot seat
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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…
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New closers in Chicago, KC; Marmol and Peralta struggling
April 8, 2012 San Diego Padres- Luke Gregerson was the set-up man for the Padres late last season, but yesterday, they went to Gregerson in the 7th inning of a tie game, saving Andrew Cashner for the 8th. Hierarchy change: Andrew Cashner to Set-up, Luke Gregerson to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013…
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St. Louis Cardinals, Jason Motte blows it, Fernando Salas too
St. Louis Cardinals- Jason Motte won the closer’s job in early September after an incredible string of 33 consecutive outings without allowing an earned run. But he’s been shaky of late, and walked 3 of the 5 batters he faced last night, contributing to the Cardinals 9th inning collapse. Fernando Salas couldn’t salvage the damage, but…