Tag: Franklin Morales
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Addison Reed getting important work for the surging Mets
September 12, 2015 New York Mets — With Hansel Robles in the Dominican Republic for his grandfather’s funeral, the Mets turned to former Diamondbacks closer Addison Reed in the seventh inning of a one-run game. Reed, who has a 0.00 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven appearances as a Met, struck out the side. Robles has been…
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Kelvin Herrera has chickenpox
September 2, 2015 Kansas City Royals — It was reported on Tuesday that Kelvin Herrera and Alex Rios both have chickenpox and will miss at least two weeks, which is bad news for the Royals and bad news for Herrera owners who were hoping for some late-season holds. Franklin Morales had two holds in Tampa last…
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Greg Holland to close in KC; deadline moves affect hierarchies for Reds, Cardinals
August 1, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Royals closer Jonathan Broxton on Tuesday. Aroldis Chapman will remain the closer, while Broxton will share the 8th inning role with Sean Marshall. Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to 2nd in line, replacing Logan Ondrusek. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Marshall |Broxton…
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Andrew Miller settling nicely into relief role
Boston Red Sox – Franklin Morales pitched with the Sox trailing on Thursday, surrendering a run. After pitching some key innings for Boston early in the season, he’s fallen out of favor with Bobby Valentine. Andrew Miller (2.38 ERA) was summoned for the 8th ahead of Alfredo Aceves on Wednesday and has pitched well of late.…
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Sean Burnett, Tyler Clippard could enter closer-by-committee in Washington
May 22, 2012 Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez had to be bailed out again on Monday, as Sean Burnett came in for the 9th inning and got the final two outs for the save. The young righty, already on the Hot Seat, may be placed in to a committee, or worse. ”I’m going to sleep on it,…