Closer Monkey

Tag: Alfredo Aceves

  • New closer in TB; Red Sox bullpen a mess

    Boston Red Sox- Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon both blew save chances in Sunday’s Red Sox game, with manager Bobby Valentine saying after the game that there were lots of options on the table, including possibly bringing Daniel Bard back to the bullpen.  Franklin Morales, who had a strong outing Sunday, could also be a candidate…

  • Andrew Bailey trade means new closers in Boston, Oakland

    Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox have acquired Andrew Bailey from the Oakland A’s.  Bailey will assume the closer role immediately, and Mark Melancon will set up.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up, Alfredo Aceves to 2nd in line.  Oakland A’s- Andrew Bailey is gone; an A’s front office representative said that Grant…

  • With Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard to close for Red Sox

    Boston Red Sox- With Jonathon Papelbon’s departure, Daniel Bard assumes the closer role by default, for now.  Hierarchy change: Daniel Bard to Closer, Alfredo Aceves to Set-up, Franklin Morales to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.