Tag: Aroldis Chapman
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Aroldis Chapman update
March 20, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — UPDATE (12:38 PM): MLB.com, NBC Sports, and the Cincinnati Enquirer are reporting that Aroldis Chapman suffered a “mild concussion,” will have surgery for his facial fractures today (including the insertion of a plate), and is expected to return in six to eight weeks. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line .…
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Aroldis Chapman hit in face with line drive
March 20, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — Wednesday’s game between the Reds and Royals was called off after Aroldis Chapman was hit in the face (WARNING: video may be disturbing) with a line drive. X-rays indicated fractures above his left eye and nose. Chapman will undergo further testing, and is a sure bet to begin the 2014 season on the disabled…
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2014 NL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer. The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…
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A day off for Mariano, another night on for Aroldis
August 13, 2013 New York Yankees — As we suspected, Mo Rivera got a night off on Monday, and although David Robertson didn’t make it easy — surrendering three baserunners and allowing an inherited run to score — he ultimately picked up his first save of the season. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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Benoit swoops in for a cheap save
April 30, 2013 Detroit Tigers — After lefty Drew Smyly retired two lefties to start the ninth, Joaquin Benoit came on to face a righty, collecting the save. Jose Valverde had pitched in two straight games and was unavailable. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated DET |Valverde |Benoit |Alburquerque|Rondon |4/30/13 VULTURE SAVE…