Tag: Clay Hensley
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Jeremy Affeldt on shaky ground; Scott Downs returns from DL
August 19, 2012 New York Mets – Over his last 21 appearances- a 15-inning stretch- Jon Rauch has only given up one earned run. He finished off the 8th inning last night, and coupled with his two bail-out saves of Frank Francisco earlier this week, he’s moved past Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart.…
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Clay Hensley bails out Santiago Casilla for second save of the season
June 24, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Clay Hensley picked up a one-out save after Santiago Casilla couldn’t close the door for the Giants on Saturday. Casilla has been solid all season, with only one official blown, and his job will not be in jeopardy unless he has a few more poor outings. No hierarchy…
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Jeremy Affeldt nabs a save; Jon Rauch struggles, may be hurt
June 5, 2012 New York Mets – Jon Rauch took the loss on Monday, surrendering a 2-run HR to Allen Craig, and after the game headed to the hospital for an elbow examination. At minimum, he’s again fallen behind Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart. Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd…
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Brian Fuentes blows first save; Jon Rauch re-establishes himself
Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes allowed a walkoff 3-run HR last night in what was his first blown save since he was named closer two and a half weeks ago. But while Fuentes has been decent in his role as the A’s stopper, the A’s set-up men have been better. Former closer Grant Balfour has held…
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Casey Coleman a darkhorse for saves in Chicago
May 29, 2012 San Francisco Giants – While Javier Lopez has gotten a handful of saves this season when the Giants are facing lefty-heavy lineups, he wouldn’t likely inherit the full time job even if Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo were both hurt. Instead, the role would likely go to Clay Hensley, who pitched a scoreless…