Tag: frank francisco
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Vic Black continues to contribute
September 23, 2013 New York Mets – Vic Black got the call in the 8th inning for the second straight night, and though he allowed a run, he held the lead and bridged the gap to LaTroy Hawkins. The hard-throwing righty keeps racking up stats, with as he’s now picked up four holds in the…
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Frank Francisco returns, disappoints fans by not throwing any chairs
September 9, 2013 New York Mets – Frank Francisco, written off by the Mets earlier this year, actually got healthy enough to make a return to the bigs, just in time to try and prove to everyone that he can still get a few outs so he can get a new contract somewhere this offseason.…
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Hector Ambriz struggling; LaTroy Hawkins still hasn’t walked a batter all year
May 10, 2013 New York Mets – Up by 1 run in the 8th inning on Thursday, the Mets went to veteran LaTroy Hawkins for the high-leverage hold. Hawkins surrendered a solo home run, but despite the blown save, the Mets may continue to use him in important late inning spots, as he’s become a…
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Aroldis Chapman headed to rotation; Frank Francisco won’t be ready for Opening Day
March 7, 2013 New York Mets – Frank Francisco’s elbow inflammation will not be healed come opening day, Terry Collins said earlier this week. “It’ll be Bobby [Parnell],” said Collins. “And you know what? He can take that job and run with it.” Parnell has gotten several chances to “run with it” in the past…
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Spring Training 2013: Closer Battles to Watch
New York Mets – Frank Francisco is recovering from an injury and may not be ready for the start of the season. Bobby Parnell will close if Francisco doesn’t make it back in time. Starting 2013 hierarchy: Closer- Frank Francisco, Set-up- Bobby Parnell, 2nd in line- Brandon Lyon. Toronto Blue Jays – Casey Janssen enters camp as favorite…