Tag: Francisco Rodriguez
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John Axford out as closer in Milwaukee, Francisco Rodriguez to get saves
Milwaukee Brewers – Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said before Tuesday’s game that John Axford would be relieved of his closing duties for the time being. Francisco Rodriguez will inherit the 9th inning role, effective immediately. Hierarchy change: Francisco Rodriguez to Closer, John Axford to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIL |Rodriguez…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League Closers
July 12, 2012 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL (PART 1 OF 2) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job…
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Carlos Marmol wins closer job back; Koji Uehara injured
June 16, 2012 Texas Rangers – The Rangers placed Koji Uehara on the disabled list yesterday. Young lefty Robbie Ross is having an outstanding season and is the most likely candidate to inherit the 7th inning role. Hierarchy change: Robbie Ross to 2nd in line, Koji Uehara to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Brian Fuentes blows first save; Jon Rauch re-establishes himself
Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes allowed a walkoff 3-run HR last night in what was his first blown save since he was named closer two and a half weeks ago. But while Fuentes has been decent in his role as the A’s stopper, the A’s set-up men have been better. Former closer Grant Balfour has held…
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Late inning roles for Miguel Batista, Mitchell Boggs
April 11, 2012 New York Mets- The Mets had an uneventful game, bullpen-wise, on Tuesday. However, earlier this week, Terry Collins surprisingly indicated that Miguel Batista would be his 9th inning man on any days when Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch are unavailable. Hierarchy change: Miguel Batista to 2nd in line, replacing Ramon Ramirez. |Closer |Set-Up…