Closer Monkey

Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles

    September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…

  • Jonathan Broxton to see a few save chances with Aroldis Chapman sidelined

    September 12, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – After Aroldis Chapman’s last outing, when even his best fastball was clocked several miles per hour slower than it had been all year, the Reds became concerned that the flame throwing lefty may be injured. Fortunately, a scan revealed nothing serious, but Chapman will likely be shut down for…

  • Antonio Bastardo picks up first save of the year

    September 11, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Antonio Bastardo picked up his first save of the season on Monday.  As mentioned in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jonathan Papelbon had pitched in both games of Sunday’s doubleheader.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Bastardo |Lindblom |Papelbon |9/11/12   VULTURE SAVE…

  • Luke Gregerson, Josh Lindblom, Mark Melancon, Shawn Camp all pick up random saves

    August 27, 2012 San Diego Padres – With Dale Thayer still on paternity leave, Luke Gregerson picked up a save in his absence.  Thayer returns today and will resume closing until Huston Street is healthy.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated SD |Thayer |Gregerson |Layne |Street |8/27/12 |Street(DL) |  …

  • Jonathan Broxton and Josh Lindblom establishing themselves in their new bullpens

    August 2, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies picked up Josh Lindblom in the Shane Victorino trade, and proved they would use him in tight spots immediately.  He was one of three relievers to record an out in the 8th to bridge the gap to Jonathan Papelbon.  Hierarchy change: Josh Lindblom to 2nd in line,…