Closer Monkey

Category: New York Yankees

  • Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again

    July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Set-up, Blake Parker to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…

  • Steve Delabar could be closing soon for the Blue Jays

    May 29, 2013 Toronto Blue Jays — With Darren Oliver on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, Steve Delabar has ascended to the setup role in the threadbare Jays bullpen. Right behind him is an equally overworked Brett Cecil, who has struck out eight of the last fourteen batters he’s faced. As Casey Janssen was held out of…

  • Kenley Jansen closes for the Dodgers; John Axford is still lousy

    May 15, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers — After 132 pitches got Clayton Kershaw only 26 outs, Don Mattingly turned to Kenley Jansen, not Brandon League, to finish off the 2-0 win. Although Mattingly recently declared League his closer “for now,” that tepid reassurance apparently came with an expiration date. The Dodger relievers might swap roles over the next few…

  • Jason Grilli possibly out for a few days; Santiago Casilla returning to the Giants

    May 14, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates — Jason Grilli left the clubhouse abruptly on Monday due to personal reasons, and should be considered day-to-day. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated PIT Jason Grilli Mark Melancon Tony Watson Jason Grilli 5/14/13 San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla told MLB.com this past weekend that he expects…

  • Andrew Bailey dealing with bicep soreness

    May 3, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan came on for the save instead of Andrew Bailey yesterday. After the game, John Farrell said that Bailey was dealing with “biceps soreness” and said he hoped the injury would not keep him out for long. Hanrahan has pitched horribly to start the year, so it is unlikely he…