Category: houston astros
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What the hell is going on in Houston?
May 30, 2014 Oakland A’s – With $10 million invested, the A’s really want Jim Johnson to succeed — or at least be a usable reliever. But after giving up 2 runs in the 7th inning of a close game on Thursday afternoon, Johnson’s ERA sits at 6.55. The A’s season is exactly 1/3 over,…
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Mejia records save, Astros sign Farnsworth
May 18, 2014 New York Mets – Jenrry Mejia recorded his first career save yesterday, working around a leadoff single and striking out 2 batters. The Mets are grooming Mejia to be their closer but they are still not sure that he can pitch on back to back days. Until he proves he can, the Mets will have…
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Porter declares Qualls the Astros’ closer, Motte close to returning
May 17, 2014 Houston Astros — It sounds like manager Bo Porter is tired of having a different guy blow each of the Astros’ save opportunities so he has finally chosen one guy. Porter said yesterday that Chad Qualls will be their closer moving forward. Qualls has not allowed an earned run in his last 9 outings. Hierarchy…
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Jeurys Familia ascending; Frieri and Smith swap save opps
May 15, 2014 New York Mets — As we reported late Wednesday night, Kyle Farnsworth was released by the Mets in a bizarre, cost-cutting move, two days after he picked up a save against the Yankees. Collins promised a closer committee, and we think Jeurys Familia is the best-positioned of that bunch, followed by Jose Valverde. We’ll leave Jenrry Mejia ahead…