Category: New York Yankees
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Derek Lowe picks up his first save in 11 years
August 14, 2012 New York Yankees – Derek Lowe, just signed by the Yankees, picked up his first save since 2001, pitching the last four innings in an 8-2 victory for New York. Lowe does not factor in to the Yankees usual late-inning plans. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…
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Joba Chamberlain solid in his second 2012 appearance in the bigs
August 7, 2012 New York Yankees – On Monday, in his second big-league appearance of the year, Joba Chamberlain pitched 1.2 scoreless innings. Chamberlain was dominant in his rehab outings, logging a 0.96 ERA, 10 Ks and only 1 BB. Once he gets his feet under him in the big leagues, the Yankees are certain…
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John Axford struggling; David Robertson returns
June 15, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals – Victor Marte pitched parts of the 7th and 8th innings on Thursday, earning his 9th hold of the season. While Mark Rzepczynski generally pitches later in games than Marte, he’s struggled as of late and would likely remain in a specialist role even if Jason Motte and Mitchell…
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Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles
May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning. Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) | New York Yankees – With…
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Rafael Soriano closing in New York; Jose Valverde day-to-day
May 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago pitched in the 9th inning on Tuesday when the White Sox were down 4 runs. Though he’s supposedly part of a closer-by-committee in Chicago, Addison Reed and Matt Thornton both seem positioned to get more opportunities than the young lefty. Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to Set-up, Hector…