Tag: Aaron Crow
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Sergio Romo and Javier Lopez splitting chances in San Francisco
August 31, 2012 Kansas City Royals – With Greg Holland getting the night off after two high-leverage saves in a row, the Royals went to flamethrower Kelvin Herrera for the save. Herrera allowed two runners to reach, but got the job done and lowered his ERA to 2.49 on the year. He’ll likely be the…
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Jim Henderson may win closer job soon; Heath Bell back to closing
August 9, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Jim Henderson picked up his second save in as many days on Wednesday, leading many to anoint him the new Milwaukee closer. But there’s been no word on the 9th inning role from Ron Roenicke since before the game on Wednesday, when he told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that “We…
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Drew Storen returning to form, picks up save in Tyler Clippard’s absence
August 6, 2012 Washington Nationals – As expected, Tyler Clippard had the day off on Sunday, but it was Drew Storen who got the save chance in his place, while Sean Burnett pitched the 8th. Burnett has been excellent all season, but the Nats may be trying to use Storen similarly to how the Rangers…
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Greg Holland to close in KC; deadline moves affect hierarchies for Reds, Cardinals
August 1, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Royals closer Jonathan Broxton on Tuesday. Aroldis Chapman will remain the closer, while Broxton will share the 8th inning role with Sean Marshall. Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to 2nd in line, replacing Logan Ondrusek. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Marshall |Broxton…
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Jonathan Broxton traded; Greg Holland to close in Kansas City
July 31, 2012 Kansas City Royals – The Royals have traded closer Jonathan Broxton to the Cincinnati Reds, where he will serve as a set-up man. Greg Holland will inherit the closer job in Kansas City, with Aaron Crow nipping at his heels if he struggles. Hierarchy change: Greg Holland to Closer, Aaron Crow to…