Tag: Cory Wade
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Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles
May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning. Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) | New York Yankees – With…
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Rafael Soriano closing in New York; Jose Valverde day-to-day
May 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago pitched in the 9th inning on Tuesday when the White Sox were down 4 runs. Though he’s supposedly part of a closer-by-committee in Chicago, Addison Reed and Matt Thornton both seem positioned to get more opportunities than the young lefty. Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to Set-up, Hector…
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David Robertson to DL, Rafael Soriano to closer
May 15, 2012 New York Yankees – David Robertson was placed on the 15 day DL with a left oblique strain. Rafael Soriano will take over as closer with Robertson on the DL. Hierarchy change: David Robertson to DL, Rafael Soriano to Closer, Cory Wade to Setup, Boone Logan to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In…
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Rafael Dolis, David Robertson inherit jobs; Heath Bell still the closer in Miami
May 4, 2012 Miami Marlins – Edward Mujica got the save Thursday afternoon, as Heath Bell was unavailable. Ozzie Guillen insisted before the game that Bell, despite a disastrous first month, is still the closer in Miami. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIA |Bell |Mujica |Cishek |Bell |5/4/12 New…
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Mariano Rivera injured; David Robertson to close
New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera injured his knee shagging fly balls during warmups before a game with Kansas City. The early diagnosis is a sprained knee, and he will have an MRI tonight. David Robertson is likely to step in and take the first save opportunities if Rivera misses time. Rafael Soriano has closing experience…