Category: Los Angeles Angels
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Scott Downs injured, Ernesto Frieri to close
Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs was helped off the field after sustaining an apparent knee injury in the 9th inning on Sunday, and was spotted on crutches after the game. LaTroy Hawkins also was injured in the game, and with the Angels still reluctant to give the closer job back to Jordan Walden, Ernesto Frieri…
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Cashner to close in San Diego; Ernesto Frieri acquired by Angels
Atlanta Braves – Livan Hernandez came in when the Braves were up by 3 runs in the 8th inning, then stayed after they scored again in the 9th for the 2-inning save. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated ATL |Kimbrel |Venters |O’Flaherty |Kimbrel |5/6/12 Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri, recently…
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Heath Bell on the hot seat; Frank Francisco day-to-day
May 1, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – The ageless LaTroy Hawkins is sporting a 1.17 ERA and bridged the gap to new closer Scott Downs on Monday. Hierarchy change: LaTroy Hawkins to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Isringhausen. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Downs |Walden |Hawkins |Walden |5/1/12 Colorado Rockies – Edgmer…
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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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Drew Storen out until All Star break; Scott Downs injured
April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Angels- Set-up man Scott Downs suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Thursday, and was seen on crutches after the game. The Angels have yet to determine whether to place him on the DL, but he’ll likely miss some action. In the mean time, the Angels could look to Jason Isringhausen, who…