Category: Miami Marlins
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Mike Dunn earns first save in Miami’s closer-by-committee; Wilton Lopez returns
July 17, 2012 Houston Astros – Wilton Lopez has returned from the disabled list and resumed his 8th inning duties on Monday, throwing a clean inning on Monday ahead of Brett Myers. Lopez could get save chances if and when the Astros deal Brett Myers. Hierarchy change: Wilton Lopez to Set-up, Brandon Lyon to 2nd…
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Steve Cishek to lead closer by committee in Miami
July 10, 2012 Miami Marlins – Ozzie Guillen told The Dan LeBatard Show today that he would use a closer-by-committee after the All Star Break. Steve Cishek is the best candidate for saves, while Mike Dunn could see some opportunities against lefty-heavy lineups. Juan Oviedo (nee Leo Nunez) will also be in the mix when…
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Heath Bell on the verge of losing his job again
July 9, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Patrick Corbin picked up a 3-inning save on Sunday. He does not factor in to Arizona’s normal late-inning plans. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated ARI |Putz |Hernandez |Shaw |Putz |7/9/12 Miami Marlins – Heath Bell blew his 10th save of the season…
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Random saves for James Russell, Scott Downs, Joe Thatcher
July 3, 2012 Chicago Cubs – Carlos Marmol was unavailable on Monday, but it was James Russell who got the call in the 9th inning, not Shawn Camp. This came as a bit of a surprise, since Camp had pitched as a set-up man in the 8th inning in the previous two games. But it…
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Manny Corpas potentially in the mix for saves in Chicago; Brad Lidge returns from DL
June 8, 2012 Texas Rangers – With Derek Holland injured, Alexi Ogando is moving to the rotation. Koji Uehara (1.33 ERA, 0.54 WHIP), will assume Ogando’s role as the high-leverage 7th inning righty in the Rangers bullpen. Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to 2nd in line, replacing Alexi Ogando. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…