Category: San Francisco Giants
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Glen Perkins and Jared Burton to share closer role in Minnesota; Bobby Parnell inherits job in New York
June 25, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman surrendered a walkoff HR on Sunday, and has now given 8 runs in his last 6.1 innings. Chapman still has spectacular season-long numbers, but if he blows another save, Dusty Baker could go back to Sean Marshall, who has a 0.79 ERA in June and has given…
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Clay Hensley bails out Santiago Casilla for second save of the season
June 24, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Clay Hensley picked up a one-out save after Santiago Casilla couldn’t close the door for the Giants on Saturday. Casilla has been solid all season, with only one official blown, and his job will not be in jeopardy unless he has a few more poor outings. No hierarchy…
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Eric O’Flaherty thriving in set-up role; Sergio Romo getting bulk of opportunities with Casilla out
June 7, 2012 Atlanta Braves – Eric O’Flaherty pitched the 8th inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday, the fourth such time he has been used in that role in the past nine days. Jonny Venters struggled in May, posting a 6.55 ERA for the month. O’Flaherty’s WHIP (1.50) is still ugly, but he has not…
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Jeremy Affeldt nabs a save; Jon Rauch struggles, may be hurt
June 5, 2012 New York Mets – Jon Rauch took the loss on Monday, surrendering a 2-run HR to Allen Craig, and after the game headed to the hospital for an elbow examination. At minimum, he’s again fallen behind Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart. Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd…
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Wilton Lopez quietly moving up in Astros pen; Santiago Casilla still ailing
June 4, 2012 Houston Astros – Wilton Lopez has quickly and quietly ascended in the Houston bullpen, and pitched the 8th inning ahead of Brett Myers on Sunday. Fernando Rodriguez’s usage has been sporadic, and he has fallen behind Lopez and Brandon Lyon in the Astros pen. Hierarchy change: Wilton Lopez to Set-up, replacing Fernando Rodriguez. …