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Tag: Charlie Furbush

  • Santiago Casilla’s struggles continue; Charlie Furbush hits the DL

    July 19, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla continues to struggle, allowing two runs in the 10th inning last night before being bailed out by the Giants’ offense the next inning.  He’s now blown 5 of his last 8 saves and remains firmly on the Hot Seat, as the Giants are reportedly testing the…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League Closers

    July 13, 2012 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL (PART 2 OF 2) 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 job by the trade…

  • Aroldis Chapman is Reds new closer; Jose Valverde expected back Tuesday

    Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde is still day-to-day with a sore back and Joaquin Benoit recorded a shaky save in his place on Sunday.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated DET |Valverde |Benoit |Coke |Valverde |5/21/12   Seattle Mariners – The Mariners summoned Charlie Furbush in the 7th inning on Sunday, whereupon…