Tag: Chad Qualls
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Joakim Soria going through odd stretch; Giants turn to committee
June 30, 2014 Chicago White Sox – We’re paying close attention to the White Sox, who on Sunday used Jake Petricka to protect a 4-run 9th inning lead. Robin Ventura keeps saying that he isn’t ready to name a new closer yet, but based on the last several days, Zach Putnam and Petricka continue to…
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Ryan Webb picks up another hold; Qualls finally human
June 13, 2014 New York Mets — Jenrry Mejia was pulled from the game in the eleventh inning on Thursday with what the Mets later explained was back stiffness. Mejia has been injury-prone in his career; we should know more about the seriousness of this situation soon. Hierarchy remains: Mejia | Familia | Black. Baltimore Orioles – Ryan Webb…
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What the hell is going on in Houston?
May 30, 2014 Oakland A’s – With $10 million invested, the A’s really want Jim Johnson to succeed — or at least be a usable reliever. But after giving up 2 runs in the 7th inning of a close game on Thursday afternoon, Johnson’s ERA sits at 6.55. The A’s season is exactly 1/3 over,…
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Mejia records save, Astros sign Farnsworth
May 18, 2014 New York Mets – Jenrry Mejia recorded his first career save yesterday, working around a leadoff single and striking out 2 batters. The Mets are grooming Mejia to be their closer but they are still not sure that he can pitch on back to back days. Until he proves he can, the Mets will have…
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Porter declares Qualls the Astros’ closer, Motte close to returning
May 17, 2014 Houston Astros — It sounds like manager Bo Porter is tired of having a different guy blow each of the Astros’ save opportunities so he has finally chosen one guy. Porter said yesterday that Chad Qualls will be their closer moving forward. Qualls has not allowed an earned run in his last 9 outings. Hierarchy…