Closer Monkey | 2026
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Alex Wilson gets first save for post-Soria Tigers
July 30, 2015 Detroit Tigers — The first save chance of the post-Joakim Soria era in Detroit went to Alex Wilson, and the Chris Pratt lookalike delivered with five outs against the heart of the Oriole lineup. Only a week ago, Brad Ausmus was holding Wilson back from high-leverage work to save him for potential…
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Bruce Rondon best bet to lead a shaky stable of Tiger relievers after Soria trade
July 30, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Joakim Soria has reportedly been dealt to the Pirates, leaving a shaky Tigers bullpen in flux. If the Tigers believe in advanced stats, they’ll give the job to Bruce Rondon, who has a nearly unfathomable 8.25 ERA and 1.75 WHIP, but has been horribly unlucky, allowing an absurd .455 BABIP.…
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Arodys Vizcaino, Hector Rondon ascend to closer roles
July 30, 2015 Atlanta Braves — Although it hasn’t been finalized, there are multiple independent reports that Jim Johnson has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The void he leaves should be filled by Arodys Vizcaino. The 24-year-old has the power arm managers value in a closer, and has been named as a potential…
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Arodys Vizcaino should close for Braves after Jim Johnson moves to Dodgers
July 29, 2015 Atlanta Braves — ESPN is reporting that Jim Johnson (and Luis Avilan) will be traded to Los Angeles as part of a three-team deal. With Johnson headed west, the Braves will likely turn first to Arodys Vizcaino, with Jason Frasor and David Aardsma also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Vizcaino | Frasor |…
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Hector Rondon now closing in Chicago
July 29, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Joe Maddon said last night that he anticipated Hector Rondon winning the closer’s role back, and that happened today after he struck out two of the three Rockies he faced to preserve a 3-2 win. Maddon also praised Pedro Strop last night, and with former closer Jason Motte pitching in a…
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