Tag: Francisco Rodriguez
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Brandon League with yet another blown save; Kenley Jansen awaits
June 11, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers — After an effective eighth from Kenley Jansen, Brandon League was a comprehensive disaster, allowing four runs to earn the Dodgers their league-leading 13th blown save of the year. League has a 6.00 ERA and four blown saves; Jansen has 44 strikeouts in 32 innings and a WHIP of 1.00. Don Mattingly…
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Jim Henderson returns, will wait in the wings while K-Rod chases milestone
June 10, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Joaquin Benoit picked up his 3rd save of the season yesterday afternoon. As noted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Jose Valverde had pitched in three straight. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated DET Jose Valverde Joaquin Benoit Phil Coke…
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David Aardsma debuts for Mets, is probably already better than almost anyone else they’ve got
June 9, 2013 New York Mets – After a solid stint in AAA, David Aardsma was called up to the bigs and pitched a scoreless inning in the Mets marathon 20-inning loss on Saturday. Given his past experience in the 9th, a couple good outings in a row could position him for an opportunity when…
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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 blows save
June 1, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers – Don Mattingly went to Kenley Jansen with runners on 1st and 2nd and nobody out in the 8th. That left Brandon League for the 9th and he blew his second save in his last four chances. Ronald Belisario ended up picking up the save in extra innings. …