Tag: Glen Perkins
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Glen Perkins and Jared Burton to share closer role in Minnesota; Bobby Parnell inherits job in New York
June 25, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman surrendered a walkoff HR on Sunday, and has now given 8 runs in his last 6.1 innings. Chapman still has spectacular season-long numbers, but if he blows another save, Dusty Baker could go back to Sean Marshall, who has a 0.79 ERA in June and has given…
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Matt Capps reinjures shoulder Saturday, Glen Perkins to close
June 24, 2012 Minnesota Twins – Speaking on his weekly radio show, Ron Gardenhire said this morning that Matt Capps could be headed to the disabled list with a sore right shoulder. Capps is headed back to Minnesota for an MRI. Hierarchy change: Glen Perkins to Closer, Jared Burton to Set-up, Alex Burnett to 2nd…
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Ryan Cook struggles; Saves for Glen Perkins and David Hernandez
June 23, 2012 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins picked up his second save of the week on Friday. As noted in yesterday’s vulture save watch, Matt Capps is still nursing an injury, but should be back soon. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/23/12 …
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Rex Brothers returning to 2011 form
June 22, 2012 Colorado Rockies – Sent to the minors after some early season struggles, Rex Brothers returned to the big leagues earlier this month and has since been dominant. Yesterday, he finished off the 7th inning, and has now allowing just 2 hits and 1 run in 8.2 innings, while striking out 14. Adam…
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Glen Perkins picks up a save; Ernesto Frieri now the full-time closer
June 21, 2012 Minnesota Twins – With Matt Capps dealing with an inflamed right shoulder, Glen Perkins picked up the save on Wednesday, pitching a clean inning. Capps is expected back in a day or two. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/21/12 Los…