Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
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Steve Cishek closing again for Miami; Juan Cruz healthy again and pitching well
August 18, 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates – Juan Cruz, who returned from the DL a week ago, pitched in the 7th inning last night. Cruz should return to that role on a regular basis, especially given how shaky Chad Qualls has been lately. Hierarchy change: Juan Cruz to 2nd in line, replacing Chad Qualls. |Closer |Set-Up…
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Heath Bell used in the 7th one day after being named closer
August 10, 2012 Miami Marlins – Just a day after Ozzie Guillen said that Heath Bell would be moved back in to the closer role, he sent Bell out for the 7th inning with the Marlins losing by two runs. Guillen saying one thing and then doing another is certainly nothing new, so Bell’s usage…
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Jason Grilli nabs a save; Matt Thornton ascending
July 29, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Matt Thornton pitched the 9th inning in a four-run game yesterday, and has picked up two 7th-inning-or-later holds this week. Meanwhile, Jesse Crain has been a little shaky since returning from the DL, allowing 5 baserunners over 2.1 innings. Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to 2nd in line, replacing…
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John Axford likely returning to closer role; Francisco Cordero could lose job
July 26, 2012 Houston Astros – Francisco Cordero blew his second save in two days, making him 0/2 since joining the Astros. After the game, Brad Mills did not say he was removing Cordero from the closer role, only saying that Cordero would not close on Thursday because he’d thrown a lot of pitches over…
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Astros pick Francisco Cordero over Wilton Lopez to close following Myers trade
July 22, 2012 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox acquired Brett Myers from the Astros on Saturday, but Addison Reed will keep his job for the time being, said White Sox GM Kenny Williams. Myers will pitch in a set-up role and will get save chances on nights when Reed is unavailable. Also on…