Closer Monkey

Tag: Edward Mujica

  • Jim Johnson still hospitalized; Heath Bell blows yet another save

    April 27, 2012 Miami Marlins — Another day, another debacle for big-ticket closer Heath Bell, who blew his third save in five chances with a 46-pitch, four-walk nightmare on Thursday. After the game, Ozzie Guillen gave Bell a vote of confidence as the  Miami closer; it seems the Marlins have 27 million reasons to stay the…

  • Sergio Romo to close in SF; George Sherrill injured

    April 15, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Brian Wilson’s season is likely over.  After complaining of elbow soreness on Friday night, the Giants sent him for tests, where an MRI showed structural damage to his right elbow.  Bruce Bochy said that the Giants will go closer-by-committee at first; on Friday, Santiago Casilla came on and pitched…

  • Winter dealings: Melancon, Bell, Street, Santos, etc

    Lots of winter moves to report.  Visit our main page for more info. Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox acquired Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, and the righty will move into the closer’s role.  The Red Sox have not yet determined a role for Daniel Bard, who may be moving to the rotation.  Hierarchy change:…

  • Florida Marlins, Edward Mujica in, Steve Cishek out

    Florida Marlins- Steve Cishek was summoned for 2 innings of middle relief last night.  Though Cishek was used to close earlier in the year, this signals that the Marlins will turn to Edward Mujica for any save opps in the season’s final three days.  Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Closer, Steve Cishek to Set-up.  Visit our…

  • Florida Marlins, Leo Nunez suspended, Steve Cishek to close

    Florida Marlins- ALERT!  Leo Nunez has been suspended and placed on the restricted list, and is reportedly on his way back to his home in the Dominican Republic.  The Marlins turned to Steve Cishek to close when Nunez was given a week off last month, and he will likely get first crack at the suddenly-vacant…