Tag: Aaron Crow
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Astros pick Francisco Cordero over Wilton Lopez to close following Myers trade
July 22, 2012 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox acquired Brett Myers from the Astros on Saturday, but Addison Reed will keep his job for the time being, said White Sox GM Kenny Williams. Myers will pitch in a set-up role and will get save chances on nights when Reed is unavailable. Also on…
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Greg Holland returns to 8th inning role for Royals
July 15, 2012 Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has re-taken the lead as the Royals go-to set-up man, an important spot to watch, given the likelihood that Jonathan Broxton will be dealt. Holland helped to finish off the 7th, and then pitched the 8th inning for the second night in a row, earning the…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League Closers
July 13, 2012 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL (PART 2 OF 2) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job by the trade…
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Aaron Crow now the set-up man in Kansas City
June 28, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Sergio Romo picked up his fourth save of the season on Wednesday. Both Santiago Casilla and Jeremy Affeldt had pitched the night before, and in 4 of the last 5. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated SF |Casilla |Affeldt |Romo |Wilson |6/28/12 |Wilson(DL)…
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Carlos Marmol wins closer job back; Koji Uehara injured
June 16, 2012 Texas Rangers – The Rangers placed Koji Uehara on the disabled list yesterday. Young lefty Robbie Ross is having an outstanding season and is the most likely candidate to inherit the 7th inning role. Hierarchy change: Robbie Ross to 2nd in line, Koji Uehara to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…