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  • Andrew Bailey dealing with bicep soreness

    May 3, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan came on for the save instead of Andrew Bailey yesterday. After the game, John Farrell said that Bailey was dealing with “biceps soreness” and said he hoped the injury would not keep him out for long. Hanrahan has pitched horribly to start the year, so it is unlikely he…

  • Joel Hanrahan picks up save as Andrew Bailey is dealing with “Biceps Soreness”

    Boston Red Sox – Joel Hanrahan came on for the save instead of Andrew Bailey tonight. After the game, Manager John Farrell said that Bailey was dealing with “Biceps Soreness” and he hoped the injury would not keep him out for long. Hanrahan has pitched horribly to start the year, and the Red Sox all but announced that…

  • Joel Hanrahan returns from the DL, but Andrew Bailey keeps his job

    May 1, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s return from the DL today came with a clear statement of boundaries from manager John Ferrell: Andrew Bailey will remain the team’s closer for the foreseeable future. Although Hanrahan might pitch some lower-leverage innings to begin with, he will be certainly be the choice in the 9th if the…

  • Joel Hanrahan placed on disabled list; Andrew Bailey to close

    April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Joel Hanrahan is being placed on the DL with hamstring soreness.  Andrew Bailey will close in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Koji Uehara to Set-up, Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, Joel Hanrahan to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Bailey…

  • Grab Edward Mujica while you still can

    April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Andrew Bailey got a save opportunity in Joel Hanrahan’s absence, giving up a few hits to tie the game before settling down and earning the win in the comeback.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Hanrahan |Bailey |Uehara |Hanrahan |4/16/13   Toronto Blue…