Closer Monkey

Category: Washington Nationals

  • Edward Mujica to close in Oakland; new committee in Toronto

    July 29, 2015 Oakland A’s – While still unconfirmed that he subscribes to Closer Monkey, A’s manager Bob Melvin made sure Edward Mujica will remain at the top of our hierarchy, saying before the game that Mujica will close following the Tyler Clippard trade. Mujica’s experience was the main factor in Melvin’s decision. Drew Pomeranz…

  • Jonathan Papelbon traded to Nationals and will close immediately

    July 28, 2015 Washington Nationals — Per Jon Morosi of FOX Sports and the MLB Network, Jonathan Papelbon has officially been traded to the Washington Nationals. This is bad news for Drew Storen owners, as Papelbon said he would only waive his no-trade clause if he was going to continue to close games on the…

  • Baseball’s back, and so is Huston Street

    July 18, 2015 Los Angeles Angels — After a Friday workout that included agility drills, a full warmup, and 14 pitches at game speed, Huston Street announced that he would be available to pitch on Saturday. Hierarchy remains: Street | Smith | Gott. Washington Nationals — A “barking” shoulder has landed new father David Carpenter…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League

    July 16, 2015 Special Update (Part 2 of 2 — click here for the American League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This…

  • Jeurys Familia will be out for the next few games

    June 20, 2015 New York Mets — Jeurys Familia entered Friday night’s game with the team behind in the eighth, and exited with an apparent injury. After the game, Terry Collins called it a cramp, but Familia said it was “left groin tightness” that might keep him out for the next few days. Hierarchy remains: Familia…