Tag: Bruce Rondon
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Parnell likely done for season, Axford traded
August 31, 2013 New York Mets – Bobby Parnell is likely done for the season. LaTroy Hawkins should continue to be the primary closer for the Mets, but Gonzalez Germen could see a couple save opportunities down the stretch as well. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…
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Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again
July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Set-up, Blake Parker to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…
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Wilhelmsen back to closer role, Crain to DL
July 4, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen picked up a 10th inning save on Wednesday and should resume closing immediately. Eric Wedge said that he used Wilhelmsen because he liked the match-up so he did not necessarily come out and name him the closer. However it is clear that the Mariners bullpen is at…
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Bruce Rondon sent down, Tigers to go closer-by-committee
March 28, 2013 Detroit Tigers – The Tigers have sent would-be closer Bruce Rondon to the minors after a disastrous outing on Wednesday. The Detroit Free Press believes the Tigers will go with a closer-by-committee that includes Joaquin Benoit, Phil Coke, Al Alburquerque and Octavio Dotel. Of these four, Dotel has the most experience, Alburquerque…
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Sergio Santos probably the Opening Day closer in Toronto
March 20, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Madson, who the Angels hoped would be ready for the start of the season, suffered a setback in his rehabilitation last Thursday. Ernesto Frieri will close games until Madson gets healthy, at which point the Angels will have to decide with reliever is better suited for the…