Category: toronto blue jays
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Mark Melancon rising; random saves for Darren Oliver, Kevin Jepsen
July 16, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Darren Oliver pitched the last two innings in a three-run game for the Jays last night, earning his first save of the season. Casey Janssen remains the team’s regular closer, and will maintain that role for the foreseeable future, as the Jays also announced Sunday that Sergio Santos…
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Tanner Scheppers earns first save; Darren Oliver setting up in Toronto
June 30, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Darren Oliver pitched the 8th inning ahead of Casey Janssen on Friday, his fourth consecutive 8th inning hold. The ageless lefty is having the best season of his career, sporting a 1.59 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. Hierarchy change: Darren Oliver to Set-up, Francisco Cordero to 2nd in line.…
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Phil Coke picks up first save after Jose Valverde injury
June 20, 2012 Detroit Tigers – While warming up in the bullpen on Tuesday, Jose Valverde hurt his wrist and was held out of the game; Phil Coke entered in his place and picked up his first save of the season. An initial exam by the Tigers medical staff suggested that the injury was minor,…
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Casey Janssen’s value rising as Sergio Santos suffers another setback
June 12, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Sergio Santos suffered another setback in his rehab this weekend and could be out until after the All Star break, or longer. Casey Janssen has performed well in his stead and with this news, his value continues to rise. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer…
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Dale Thayer struggling; Jesse Crain, Francisco Cordero now setting up
May 31, 2012 San Diego Padres – Pitching in a tie game on Wednesday, Dale Thayer gave up a walk off home run to Darwin Barney. In his last two outings, Thayer has given up 7 earned runs in just 1.2 innings. Dale Thayer to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated SD |Thayer…