Closer Monkey | 2026
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Soriano out as closer, Doolittle close to returning
September 7, 2014 Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano will be temporarily removed from the closer role and given a few days off to try and fix his mechanics. The Nats will go with a committee approach for now, most likely giving the first crack to Tyler Clippard, who could take the job and run with…
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Rafael Soriano temporarily removed from closer role
September 6, 2014 Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano will be temporarily removed from the closer role and given a few days off to try and fix his mechanics. The Nats will go with a committee approach for now, most likely giving the first crack to Tyler Clippard, who could take the job and run with…
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Mujica replaces Uehara as closer, Soriano to hot seat
September 6, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica will now close for the Red Sox, with Koji Uehara taking a few days off, then returning to a non-closing role to work through his struggles. If all goes well, Uehara will apparently close again by the end of the month. Updated hierarchy: Mujica | Tazawa | Uehara.…
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Edward Mujica to close while Koji Uehara takes a break
September 5, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica will now close for the Red Sox, with Koji Uehara taking a few days off, then returning to a non-closing role to work through his struggles. If all goes well, Uehara will apparently close again by the end of the month. Updated hierarchy: Mujica | Tazawa | Uehara.
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Koji Uehara on the verge of being shut down
September 5, 2014 Boston Red Sox – After Koji Uehara’s latest meltdown — two solo HRs in three batters, resulting in a blown save and loss — the voices advocating for his shutdown are getting louder. One of those voices belongs to John Farrell, who had some ominous things to say about Uehara after the…
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