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  • Grab Bastardo while you can; Casilla struggles in high-A rehab

    July 10, 2013 Philadelphia Phillies — As predicted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Antonio Bastardo earned his second save of the year on Tuesday, allowing Jonathan Papelbon some much-needed rest. With Mike Adams now on the long-term disabled list and Papelbon possibly moving to Detroit or Boston, Bastardo’s value could soon increase dramatically. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…

  • Brandon League with yet another blown save; Kenley Jansen awaits

    June 11, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers — After an effective eighth from Kenley Jansen, Brandon League was a comprehensive disaster, allowing four runs to earn the Dodgers their league-leading 13th blown save of the year. League has a 6.00 ERA and four blown saves; Jansen has 44 strikeouts in 32 innings and a WHIP of 1.00. Don Mattingly…

  • Jim Henderson returns, will wait in the wings while K-Rod chases milestone

    June 10, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Joaquin Benoit picked up his 3rd save of the season yesterday afternoon.  As noted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jose Valverde had pitched in three straight.  No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated DET Jose Valverde Joaquin Benoit Phil Coke…

  • Joel Hanrahan returns from the DL, but Andrew Bailey keeps his job

    May 1, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s return from the DL today came with a clear statement of boundaries from manager John Ferrell: Andrew Bailey will remain the team’s closer for the foreseeable future. Although Hanrahan might pitch some lower-leverage innings to begin with, he will be certainly be the choice in the 9th if the…

  • Benoit swoops in for a cheap save

    April 30, 2013 Detroit Tigers — After lefty Drew Smyly retired two lefties to start the ninth, Joaquin Benoit came on to face a righty, collecting the save. Jose Valverde had pitched in two straight games and was unavailable. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated DET |Valverde |Benoit |Alburquerque|Rondon |4/30/13   VULTURE SAVE…