Closer Monkey | 2026
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Neftali Feliz will close in Texas
July 24, 2014 Texas Rangers — 26-year-old Neftali Feliz, an All-Star closer in 2010, will get the first shot at the ninth with Joakim Soria headed to Detroit. “We’ll give him a shot,” Ron Washington said. “He is the only one with experience.” Shawn Tolleson and Neal Cotts will back him up. Updated hierarchy: Feliz | Tolleson | Cotts. Detroit…
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Joakim Soria traded to Tigers
July 23, 2014 Detroit Tigers – The Tigers have acquired Joakim Soria from the Texas Rangers. Joe Nathan will apparently hang onto his job for now, but his Hot Seat is glowing white with his former set-up guy looming. Updated hierarchy: Nathan | Soria | Chamberlain. Texas Rangers – Joakim Soria has been traded to…
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Kevin Quackenbush could be San Diego’s next closer
July 23, 2014 San Diego Padres — 25-year-old Kevin Quackenbush had six saves in six attempts at El Paso earlier this year, and so far in the big leagues, he’s put up a sub-1.00 WHIP and averaged more than a strikeout per inning. Recent comments from Bud Black suggest that if Joaquin Benoit ends up being traded, “Quack” will…
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Chicago committee comes through on Monday
July 22, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Chicago’s closer committee continued to chug along on Monday, as Jake Petricka got the save after Zach Putnam had converted the previous two chances. Additionally, displaced closer Ronald Belisario has shined since the All-Star break, having picked up three holds in three opportunities, including one on Monday night.…
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