Category: Seattle Mariners
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Tom Wilhelmsen losing grip on his job; Jose Valverde struggling
June 13, 2013 San Diego Padres – Luke Gregerson put two runners on in the 9th inning last night before being lifted for Tommy Layne. Nick Vincent eventually got the save. We’d normally put Gregerson on the Hot Seat after something like this — it certainly doesn’t show a lot of confidence when you pull…
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Steve Cishek blows another save; Rex Brothers strengthens his hold
June 5, 2013 Cincinnati Reds — Although Sam LeCure gave up a two-run homer that gave the Rockies the lead, the blast broke a 10-game, 9.2-inning streak in which he had allowed no runs and only one hit. LeCure is still a strong third option in the Reds bullpen. Hierarchy change: Sam LeCure to 2nd in line,…
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Josh Fields returns to the Houston bullpen
June 4, 2013 Houston Astros — Josh Fields, back from a long stint on the disabled list, was immediately thrust into a high-leverage eighth inning against Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. Hierarchy change: Josh Fields to 2nd in line, replacing Wesley Wright. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated HOU Jose…
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Luke Gregerson and Rex Brothers move into 9th inning roles; Tom Wilhelmsen struggling
June 2, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen blew his third save in four chances on Sunday, walking the bases loaded and then allowing a walk-off triple. Eric Wedge didn’t say anything ominous about Wilhelmsen’s job security after the game, saying that closers go through rough spots throughout the season, but should Wilhelmsen blow another save…
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Brandon League still fighting for his job; Oliver Perez brilliant so far
May 16, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Burke Badenhop pitched in the 7th inning last night in a game the Brewers were losing and has been surpassed on the Brewers’ threadbare depth chart by Brandon Kintzler. Kintzler has put together a stretch of five straight scoreless outings, a span that includes two 8th-inning holds ahead of…