Tag: Antonio Bastardo
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Garrett Richards becoming an important man in the Angels bullpen
May 31, 2013 New York Mets – Though he’s been sabermetrically terrifying all season, Scott Rice has been real-world effective for the Mets as their go-to late-innings lefty. Until his walk rate catches up to him, Rice would probably be the man for the save if the Mets were facing a lefty-heavy ninth inning and…
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Andrew Bailey back with Boston, while the heat goes up on Jim Johnson
May 21, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Andrew Bailey was reactivated in time for Monday’s loss to the White Sox. Although he will return to the closer’s seat immediately, John Farrell is likely to limit his workload, at least initially. Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Junichi Tazawa to Set-up, Koji Uehara to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up…
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Aumont takes over the 8th in Philly
September 14, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies went back to Phillippe Aumont yet again in a close 8th inning, this time after Antonio Bastardo had already pitched the 7th. Although Aumont struggled with his control and was tagged with the loss, all three runs were scored after he was relieved with two outs in favor of…
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Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles
September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…
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Antonio Bastardo picks up first save of the year
September 11, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Antonio Bastardo picked up his first save of the season on Monday. As mentioned in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jonathan Papelbon had pitched in both games of Sunday’s doubleheader. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Bastardo |Lindblom |Papelbon |9/11/12 VULTURE SAVE…