Closer Monkey

Tag: Francisco Rodriguez

  • Did we . . . break Andrew Miller?

    June 15, 2017 Cleveland Indians — Uh, guys, ever since we praised Andrew Miller by comparing him to peak-level Fernando Rodney, his ERA has quintupled, he’s given up two home runs, and he’s lost two straight games. WE DIDN’T MEAN IT, ANDREW!! COME BACK TO US!! Hierarchy remains: Allen | Miller | Shaw. San Diego…

  • Joe Girardi misbehaves and Ben Heller gets spanked

    June 14, 2017 New York Yankees — The Yankees lost in extra innings when Joe Girardi unaccountably called on Ben Heller (in his season debut) in a tight spot — leaving Dellin Betances on the shelf — and Eric Young, Jr. lined the game-winning single straight off Heller’s haunches. Although Aroldis Chapman’s planned rehab outing was…

  • Justin Wilson records first save since taking over as closer

    May 14, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Justin Wilson struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday night.  It was an impressive outing for Wilson, who recently took over as closer for the active saves leader Francisco Rodriguez. Hierarchy remains: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Greene. San Francisco Giants — Derek Law had an…

  • Justin Wilson to take over for the slumping Francisco Rodriguez

    May 9, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Brad Ausmus announced before Tuesday’s game that Justin Wilson will take over the closer role for the Tigers going forward. Wilson replaces a struggling Francisco Rodriguez; look for righty Alex Wilson to get the majority of 8th inning opportunities. Updated hierarchy: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Hardy.

  • For one day, Miguel Socolovich was everything

    May 9, 2017 St. Louis Cardinals – Usually we have something to say about somebody, somewhere, in one of MLB’s 30 bullpens. But the only thing that happened Monday that struck us as out of the ordinary was a save for journeyman Miguel Socolovich, whose baseball career spans the minor league systems of six different…