Closer Monkey

Tag: Brad Ziegler

  • Bell likely to replace Putz, while Tazawa is confirmed in Boston; Marmol back up, Axford back down

    May 8, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks — J.J. Putz gave up a four-pitch walk to start the ninth Tuesday night, then immediately exited with elbow stiffness. Although Heath Bell is allowing 1.5 baserunners per inning, he has significant experience as a closer and has probably outpitched David Hernandez so far this year. Kirk Gibson might give lip service to a closer-by-committee system,…

  • Brad Ziegler moving up in Arizona; more wackiness in Detroit

    April 6, 2013 Detroit Tigers — Jim Leyland is just messing with us now, leaving long man Drew Smyly in for a four-inning save, as the Tigers slowly pulled away from the Yankees. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated DET |Coke |Benoit |Alburquerque|Rondon |4/6/13   Arizona Diamondbacks — Arizona has used Brad Ziegler…

  • Matt Lindstrom finishing strong

    October 1, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Matt Lindstrom tossed another scoreless inning on Sunday, and finished September having allowed only 1 run in 11 outings.  Brad Ziegler has given up runs in three of his last four outings, while Lindstrom picked up two holds in the last week.  Hierarchy change: Matt Lindstrom to 2nd in…

  • John Axford back in as closer; Brad Ziegler, Tom Layne rising

    August 23, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Brad Ziegler finished off the 7th inning in the first game of Arizona’s doubleheader on Wednesday, earning his 9th hold of the year.  Ziegler is having a solid season, and with 19 career saves, he has some experience as a closer.  He could get an odd save chance on…