Category: minnesota twins
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Could Joe Biagini get some save opportunities in Toronto?
April 29, 2017 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to be a disaster. Presumptive setup man Jason Grilli was brought in with one out in the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead, and immediately gave up the tying homer and a walk. After a strikeout, Grilli was pulled, but took the…
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Bud Norris picks up another save
April 25, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels traded for veteran reliever David Hernandez and immediately used him in a big spot. With the Angels clinging to a one run lead in the eight inning, Hernandez came on with a runner on first and one out. He retired the only two batters he faced to preserve the…
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Cam Bedrosian might have to share save chances
April 4, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Despite his excellent spring training, Cam Bedrosian will share closing duties while Huston Street is out. Mike Scioscia shied away from calling the arrangement a “committee,” saying instead that he wants to retain the flexibility to use his ‘closer’ earlier in the game if matchups require. Wise though this might be,…
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2017 AL Central Preview
February 27, 2017 Chicago White Sox – As of right now, the White Sox still have David Robertson as their closer. However, with the White Sox in rebuilding mode, Robertson has been the subject of trade rumors. Nate Jones and Dan Jennings, Chicago’s primary seventh and eighth inning men from last year, will return in 2017. Jones…