Tag: Francisco Rodriguez
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2015 Tiered Closer Rankings
The Closer Monkey contributors pooled our collective personal closer rankings together and averaged the results; below is our composite list, sorted into tiers for your drafting convenience. Enjoy! Tier 1 – The Elite 1. Aroldis Chapman 2. Craig Kimbrel 3. Greg Holland Analysis: Not a lot needs to be said about this trio, but we’ll…
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2015 NL Central preview
March 8, 2015 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs enter the season with more certainty at closer than they have had in years. Hector Rondon did not waste his opportunity last year, and enters this year with Joe Maddon already committing to him as the closer. Maddon has never been shy about using his closer in non-save…
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K-Rod moves into 10th on all-time saves list
September 28, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his 44th save of the season. It was also K-Rod’s 348th career save, which moves him into 10th place all-time. Hierarchy remains: Rodriguez | Broxton | Smith. Chicago White Sox — Javy Guerra picked up his first save of the season last night.…
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Glen Perkins’s injury is minor, but he still may be shut down
September 19, 2014 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins has some nerve irritation, but the injury isn’t particularly serious. No word yet on if he’s going to be shut down for the season, but if so, Jared Burton is the best bet for saves in the season’s final week. Hierarchy remains: Perkins | Burton | Fien.…
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Street, Perkins, Qualls all dealing with minor injuries
September 10, 2014 Houston Astros — Interim manager Tom Lawless chose Josh Fields to close out the Seattle Mariners; after the game, we learned that Chad Qualls was day-to-day with a minor injury. Hierarchy remains: Qualls | Sipp | Fields. Minnesota Twins — With Glen Perkins still battling tingling in his shoulder and neck, Jared Burton earned Tuesday night’s save. Perkins hopes…