Closer Monkey

Category: hot seat

  • Houston’s committee is a real thing; Jose Veras struggles

    April 7, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Rick Renteria might be saying he’s not worried about Jose Veras, but we’re just not sure that we believe him.  Yesterday, Veras was summoned in a non-save situation and could only get two outs before being bailed out by Pedro Strop.  So far on the year, the Cubs’ closer…

  • Jim Johnson hits the Hot Seat while Josh Fields picks up the first Houston save

    April 3, 2014 Atlanta Braves – Jordan Walden might have the closing experience, but through two games of the 2014 season, David Carpenter is the one racking up the 8th inning holds — Carpenter has pitched the 8th in each of the Braves’ first two wins ahead of Craig Kimbrel.  Hierarchy change: David Carpenter to…

  • Chris Perez has another terrible outing

    September 27, 2013 Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez got the dreaded “vote of confidence” from Terry Francona after a blown save on Tuesday, and followed it up on Thursday by getting shelled in a non-save opp.  Joe Smith is the best bet for saves if yesterday’s outing costs Perez his job for the remainder of…

  • Jason Grilli closing again, Steve Delabar fading

    September 22, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday to pick up his 31st save of the season.  The Pirates have announced that Grilli will take over as the closer again and move Mark Melancon back to his set-up role.  Hierarchy change: Jason Grilli to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up. . Closer…

  • Edward Mujica continues to struggle

    September 21, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica started the 9th inning last night with a 2 run lead.  He proceeded to give up 3 hits and a walk, while only recording one out.  The Cardinals brought on former Brewers closer John Axford to try and get the save, but he gave up an…