Tag: Al Albuerquerque
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Brandon Kintzler can’t get save number 30 while Juan Minaya might be closer of the future for White Sox
October 1, 2017 Chicago White Sox – Juan Minaya picked up his ninth save of the season on Saturday night. Minaya was a perfect 6-for-6 on save chances in the month of September, and after struggling with walks in August, he only gave up two walks in September. A lot can happen in the offseason,…
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Astros likely to go with committees to start season
March 23, 2014 Houston Astros — Manager Bo Porter has said that he will go with the dreaded closer by committee to start the season. Chad Qualls has the experience, so we still expect him to see the most save chances, at least at the beginning of the season. Josh Fields, Matt Albers, and lefty Kevin…
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Joaquin Benoit to close after Jose Valverde is designated for assignment
June 21, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde has been designated for assignment and Joaquin Benoit will close when he is available. Al Alburquerque was brought back up from Triple-A Toledo and could work his way into the discussion for the 9th inning if he can keep his walks down. Hierarchy change: Joaquin Benoit to Closer, Drew…
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John Axford struggling; Phil Coke gets two straight opportunities
April 4, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – John Axford got rocked in a non-save situation on Wednesday, entering the game in the 9th inning with the Brewers down by a run and allowing three runs. He’s now given up three home runs in just 1.2 innings this season, prompting Ron Roenicke to observe: “(His velocity) was…
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Phil Coke: Your sort-of Tigers closer
April 3, 2013 Detroit Tigers – We’re two games into the season, and Phil Coke has gotten both save opportunities for the Tigers, entering the game today with 1 out in the 9th inning. He blew the save, retiring the first man before allowing two hits. Additionally, the batters he faced were two lefties and…