Closer Monkey

Tag: Casey Janssen

  • Kevin Quackenbush could be San Diego’s next closer

    July 23, 2014 San Diego Padres — 25-year-old Kevin Quackenbush had six saves in six attempts at El Paso earlier this year, and so far in the big leagues, he’s put up a sub-1.00 WHIP and averaged more than a strikeout per inning. Recent comments from Bud Black suggest that if Joaquin Benoit ends up being traded, “Quack” will…

  • Aaron Loup picks up back to back saves

    July 21, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – We were again getting close to removing the asterisk next to Jake McGee’s name — it seemed like he’d finally been established as the one and only 9th inning guy in Tampa. But yesterday, Joe Maddon decided to use him in the 8th, and instead sent Grant Balfour…

  • Zach Putnam gets two saves in two days; Joe Nathan struggling

    July 20, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays – Casey Janssen was unavailable due to a bout of food poisoning, so Aaron Loup got the call in the 9th inning, picking up his third save of the year. With Brett Cecil pitching erratically as of late (Cecil has allowed a run in four of his last nine…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: American League

    SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART ONE OF TWO) July 15, 2014 Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer…

  • Neil Ramirez gets save with Rondon hurting, Joe Nathan has another rough outing

    June 14, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a two run lead.  He allowed one run on two hits and a walk but was able to pick up his 2nd save of the season.  Regular closer Hector Rondon was unavailable due to a sore elbow.  Rondon will throw…