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Tag: Craig Kimbrel

  • Craig Kimbrel traded in Opening Day blockbuster

    April 5, 2015 San Diego Padres — Craig Kimbrel has moved to San Diego in a blockbuster trade and will immediately step into the closer’s role. With Kevin Quackenbush possibly going to AAA, Shawn Kelley may move into his job. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Benoit | Kelley. Atlanta Braves — With the Opening Day salary dump of…

  • 2015 Tiered Closer Rankings

    The Closer Monkey contributors pooled our collective personal closer rankings together and averaged the results; below is our composite list, sorted into tiers for your drafting convenience. Enjoy! Tier 1 – The Elite 1. Aroldis Chapman 2. Craig Kimbrel 3. Greg Holland Analysis: Not a lot needs to be said about this trio, but we’ll…

  • 2015 NL East Preview

    March 9, 2015 Atlanta Braves – In 2012, Craig Kimbrel reached a milestone that no pitcher had ever reached before, striking out more than 50 percent (116 out of 231) of the batters that he faced. Kid K hasn’t managed that feat in the two years since; he’s merely settled for being arguably the best…

  • Aaron Sanchez complicating things for Casey Janssen owners

    September 4, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez’s future is as a front-line starter, but like Adam Wainwright in 2006, he’s building confidence in the bullpen down the stretch. The Jays have made it clear that Casey Janssen is still the team’s official closer, but Janssen, a free agent next season, hasn’t taken kindly to the competition. John Gibbons explained that he went…

  • Nathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back

    June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers — Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in a non-save opportunity.  After the game manager Brad Ausmus reiterated that they need Nathan to be their closer.  However, Joba Chamberlain has not given up a run in his past 12 appearances and it’s possible that the…