Category: San Francisco Giants
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Mark Melancon hits the DL; Keone Kela will start off as closer in Texas
March 29, 2018 San Francisco Giants – It’s official: Mark Melancon will start the season on the DL. No word yet on who will close, though Sam Dyson, Tony Watson, and Hunter Strickland are all in the mix. [UPDATE: Bruce Bochy announced that Hunter Strickland will serve as closer for now.] Updated hierarchy: Strickland | Watson…
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Greg Holland inks deal with Cardinals
March 29, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals – Greg Holland has agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Cardinals. He will almost certainly serve as the team’s closer once he gets up to speed and should be added in all formats. He still has to pass a physical for the deal to become official,…
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Mark Melancon is hurting; Brad Boxberger wins job in Arizona
March 27, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Closer Mark Melancon hasn’t pitched since Friday, and may start the season on the disabled list. We won’t adjust the hierarchy until we hear something official, but if he has to miss any time, look for Tony Watson and Sam Dyson to share closing duties until he returns.…
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2018 NL West Preview
February 28, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks – Fernando Rodney somehow recorded 39 saves for the Diamondbacks last year, but he’ll be shooting arrows in Minnesota this year. That leaves the ninth inning in limbo, with three arms in line for the closer’s role. Archie Bradley was the team’s best reliever last season, but Arizona may want the flexibility to…