Category: Oakland A’s
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Chris Hatcher emerging as frontrunner for Dodgers’ closer gig
March 19, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers – A new name has emerged in the most unsettled bullpen in the big leagues. Chris Hatcher, a former catcher (just like Kenley Jansen!) has been turning heads in camp, and some members of the media have anointed him the frontrunner for the closer job. Don Mattingly has remained…
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2015 AL West preview
March 6, 2015 Houston Astros — Houston bolstered its bullpen again this offseason, bringing in ex-A Luke Gregerson (3 years, $18.5 million) and dubious All-Star Pat Neshek (2 years, $12.5 million) to challenge incumbent Chad Qualls, the oldest player in Astros camp, for the closer role. We think Gregerson has the edge over Qualls, Neshek, and Josh…
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Sean Doolittle off DL, Uehara and Holland return
September 13, 2014 Oakland A’s – Closer Sean Doolittle returned from the DL yesterday. Manager Bob Melvin said that everyone will return to their normal roles so it sounds like Doolittle will resume closing games immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook. Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica recorded another save on Friday night. Meanwhile, Koji Uehara returned…
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Sean Doolittle returns from the DL and should close right away
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – As expected, the A’s have activated Sean Doolittle from the disabled list. Given the problems they’ve had in the late innings lately, it’s likely that Doolittle resumes closing immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook.
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Sean Doolittle expected to return today
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – All signs point towards Sean Doolittle’s activation today. Since we anticipate his immediate return to his old gig, expect a live alert if and when he is officially activated. Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson. San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy said two weeks ago that both Santiago…