Closer Monkey

Tag: Bryan Shaw

  • Andrew Miller, Takashi Saito rising; Joaquin Benoit nabs a save

    July 23, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Mark Melancon got shelled yesterday, and has looked shaky recently after a great return from the minor leagues.  Hard thrower Andrew Miller has been the much more consistent reliever lately, and now sports a 2.74 ERA.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, replacing Mark Melancon. |Closer…

  • Chad Qualls, Jason Grilli gaining fantasy value

    April 16, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Mark Melancon, sporting a 22.50 ERA so far this year, has fallen out of favor in the Red Sox bullpen.  Franklin Morales and Vicente Padilla both pitched well in bridging the gap to Alfredo Aceves on Sunday, and are now both ahead of Melancon on the depth chart.  Hierarchy…

  • Drew Storen out until All Star break; Scott Downs injured

    April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Angels- Set-up man Scott Downs suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Thursday, and was seen on crutches after the game.  The Angels have yet to determine whether to place him on the DL, but he’ll likely miss some action.  In the mean time, the Angels could look to Jason Isringhausen, who…

  • New closer in TB; Red Sox bullpen a mess

    Boston Red Sox- Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon both blew save chances in Sunday’s Red Sox game, with manager Bobby Valentine saying after the game that there were lots of options on the table, including possibly bringing Daniel Bard back to the bullpen.  Franklin Morales, who had a strong outing Sunday, could also be a candidate…