Category: New York Yankees
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More trouble in Oakland; Robertson back in the Bronx
April 23, 2014 Oakland A’s — Luke Gregerson was one strike away from his fourth save of the year; instead, he blew his second in less than a week, and took the loss. Meanwhile, Fernando Abad continued his scoreless streak by picking up two outs in the eighth, and Jim Johnson was warming up as the winning…
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David Robertson returns from disabled list
April 22, 2014 New York Yankees — David Robertson has returned from the disabled list and is expected to be available for Tuesday night’s game with the Red Sox. Hierarchy change: David Robertson to Closer, Shawn Kelley to Set-up, Adam Warren to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer . Updated NYY…
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Oakland’s committee becoming a little more clear
April 11, 2014 Oakland A’s – Bob Melvin is giving Jim Johnson a break from closing duties for the time being. Johnson may have the chance to win the job back if he pitches well, but for now, the A’s are going closer by committee. Sean Doolittle, Luke Gregerson, Ryan Cook, and Dan Otero all…
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Shawn Kelley to close in New York; Ryan Cook returns from DL
April 8, 2014 New York Yankees – David Robertson sustained an injured groin and is going on the disabled list. For what it’s worth, Robertson only expects to miss the minimum 15 days. Hierarchy change: Shawn Kelley to Closer, Adam Warren to Set-up, Matt Thornton to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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David Robertson injures groin; Shawn Kelley to close for New York
April 7, 2014 New York Yankees – David Robertson sustained an injured groin and is going on the disabled list. For what it’s worth, Robertson only expects to miss the minimum 15 days. Hierarchy change: Shawn Kelley to Closer, Adam Warren to Set-up, Matt Thornton to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…