Category: Los Angeles Angels
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2014 AL West bullpen preview
March 7, 2014 Houston Astros – The Astros enter 2014 with one of the most wide open bullpens in all of baseball. After stumbling to the finish line in 2013 with one of the worst cadre of relievers in recent memory, Houston picked up Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Jesse Crain to bolster the back…
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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…
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Kevin Jepsen and J.J. Putz return to the disabled list
August 26, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels’ struggling bullpen took another blow on Sunday, as Kevin Jepsen underwent appendix surgery and will likely miss the rest of the season. Michael Kohn, who picked up his 6th hold of the season on Saturday, should see more high-leverage innings in Jepsen’s absence. Hierarchy change: Michael…
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Ernesto Frieri back to being primary closer, Chia-Jen Lo picks up save
August 25, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Mike Scioscia said yesterday that Ernesto Frieri will go back to being the primary closer. Scioscia said that Dane de la Rosa may still get the occasional save but it looks like Frieri will be the guy moving forward. Hierarchy change: Ernesto Frieri to Closer, Dane de la Rosa…
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Ernesto Frieri and Jim Johnson close to winning their jobs back
August 24, 2013 Baltimore Orioles — Jim Johnson picked up the save on Friday night as he pitched a perfect inning with 1 strikeout. Right now it looks like both Tommy Hunter and Jim Johnson are worth owning. If Jim Johnson is able to string together a couple good outings he should reclaim his role as…