Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jose Veras traded; Jose Cisnero best bet to close in Houston
July 29, 2013 Houston Astros – Jose Veras has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. Jose Cisnero is the best bet to close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Jose Cisnero to Closer, Travis Blackley to Set-up, Hector Ambriz to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated…
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John Axford struggling since being mentioned for closer role
July 29, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – John Axford merely had to hear his name mentioned in the same sentence as “closer,” and he’s turned back in to his old erratic self. Since Ron Roenicke’s declaration that he’d go back and forth between Axford and Jim Henderson, Axford has given up 3 runs in 2.1 innings…
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Joe Nathan on the trade block?
July 28, 2013 Texas Rangers – The Rangers are discussing trading Joe Nathan. While it seems unlikely that the Rangers would deal Nathan, sources say that Joakim Soria could be an option to close. There is no mention of Tanner Scheppers so it sounds like the Rangers would rather go with the experienced former…
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Drew Storen sent down; Update for Jason Grilli
July 27, 2013 Washington Nationals – The Nationals sent Drew Storen down to Triple-A after he allowed a three run homerun in the first game of the doubleheader last night. Craig Stammen should see more time in the late innings with Storen gone. Hierarchy change: Craig Stammen to 2nd in line, replacing Drew Storen. . Closer…
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J.J. Putz regaining his form; Manny Parra is on a roll
July 26, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – On June 7, Manny Parra had a 7.71 ERA, a 2.40 WHIP, and seemed to be on the verge of losing his job. But since then, he’s rattled off 18 straight scoreless appearances, turning himself into the go-to lefty in the Cincinnati bullpen. It hasn’t been a fluke —…
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