Tag: David Hernandez
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Francisco Rodriguez will close… until he gets traded, anyway
July 2, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – We missed this one yesterday; thanks to a reader for pointing it out: Ron Roenicke said that in most situations, K-Rod will be his closer. So we’re swapping them in our hierarchy and putting K-Rod on the Hot Seat for the time being, though Henderson should have the job back once K-Rod gets…
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Sorry, K-Rod owners, Jim Henderson’s return is right on target
June 8, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Jim Henderson struck out three in a rehab appearance on Friday and said he didn’t feel any hamstring discomfort at all. He’s likely to be activated tomorrow and will re-assume the closer role immediately. Francisco Rodriguez did an admirable job in his place, but will have to wait a…
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Brandon League barely hanging on to his job; Heath Bell blows a save
May 13, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers – Brandon League entered Sunday’s game with the Dodgers up by four, and promptly allowed two runs to score before nailing down the final out. His ERA climbed to 6.28 after the crummy outing, and he remains firmly on the Hot Seat. One more bad outing, and Kenley Jansen…
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Fujikawa back, Hernandez picks up save
May 11, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Kyuji Fujikawa returned from the DL last night and threw a scoreless inning. He will take over as the primary 8th inning guy and could return to the closer’s role once Kevin Gregg remembers that he is Kevin Gregg. Hierarchy change: Kyuji Fujikawa to Set-up, James Russell to…
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Hector Ambriz struggling; LaTroy Hawkins still hasn’t walked a batter all year
May 10, 2013 New York Mets – Up by 1 run in the 8th inning on Thursday, the Mets went to veteran LaTroy Hawkins for the high-leverage hold. Hawkins surrendered a solo home run, but despite the blown save, the Mets may continue to use him in important late inning spots, as he’s become a…