Tag: Bryan Shaw
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Tigers could use their offday to demote Francisco Rodriguez
May 8, 2017 Detroit Tigers – After Francisco Rodriguez’s blown save on Sunday — his fourth blown save of the year — Brad Ausmus told reporters that he was going to have an internal discussion about the closer role before he announces any decisions. We don’t know anything more yet, but it feels like Ausmus may…
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If it’s spring, the Rangers must be blowing saves
April 6, 2017 Texas Rangers — Last season, Sam Dyson gave up 19 earned runs in 73 appearances. In his first two games of this season, he’s almost halfway there (8 ER, 1 IP), with the latest blow a go-ahead grand slam by Francisco Lindor. The Rangers have fired their closer each of the last two Mays, but…
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Cam Bedrosian might have to share save chances
April 4, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Despite his excellent spring training, Cam Bedrosian will share closing duties while Huston Street is out. Mike Scioscia shied away from calling the arrangement a “committee,” saying instead that he wants to retain the flexibility to use his ‘closer’ earlier in the game if matchups require. Wise though this might be,…
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2017 AL Central Preview
February 27, 2017 Chicago White Sox – As of right now, the White Sox still have David Robertson as their closer. However, with the White Sox in rebuilding mode, Robertson has been the subject of trade rumors. Nate Jones and Dan Jennings, Chicago’s primary seventh and eighth inning men from last year, will return in 2017. Jones…