Category: New York Mets
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Belisario back to old ways; Familia secures save
May 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox — After finally picking up a drama-free save on Tuesday, Ronald Belisario blew Wednesday’s save chance before salvaging a win after the Sox broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom half of the ninth. Manager Robin Ventura didn’t say anything after the game, but this was Belisario’s third blown…
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Vic Black is lurking in Queens
May 28, 2014 New York Mets — After Jenrry Mejia took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon and proclaimed he was “very comfortable” with the closer role, Terry Collins tested that resolve with a two-inning, 37-pitch slog against the Pirates. Mejia earned the save and, no doubt, a day off. Vic Black made his return appearance in…
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Scott Downs picks up rare save; Jose Valverde released
May 27, 2014 New York Mets — They say that if you love something, you should let it go; apparently, the Mets have a thing for mediocre relievers on the high side of 35. On the heels of turning Kyle Farnsworth into Inigo Montoya, New York axed Jose Valverde on Monday for giving up four runs in two-thirds of an inning. Even after his successful spot…
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Joel Peralta struggling; Jose Valverde somehow still relevant
May 26, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – Joel Peralta has had his problems with the long ball this year, but despite Jake McGee’s dominance, Peralta has consistently been the 8th inning guy all year long. However, McGee owners had reasons to feel optimistic yesterday, as Peralta, for the first time, was summoned in the 7th,…
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Grant Balfour on the hottest of Hot Seats
May 23, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – We’ve mentioned Grant Balfour’s ratios here before, but it truly is incredible to see a pitcher with peripherals this bad continue to get the ball in the 9th inning. After walking two (and getting annoyed with the crowd for booing him) in a blown save on Thursday afternoon,…