Tag: Greg Holland
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Trevor Rosenthal ready to close again; Fernando Rodney on the ascent
June 19, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — The committee chugs along in Tampa, where Brad Boxberger earned the save on Thursday night. Boxberger allowed a hit and struck out two in a complete ninth for the save, preceded by Jake McGee in a scoreless eighth, and Kevin Jepsen pitching around two hits and a walk in the seventh. We expect…
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Trevor Rosenthal hurting; Greg Holland’s struggles continue
June 16, 2015 St. Louis Cardinals – Up one run in the 9th, Kevin Siegrist slammed the door for the Cards, picking up his second save of the year. After the game, Mike Matheny told reporters that closer Trevor Rosenthal has been experiencing “tightness” in his throwing arm. While Rosenthal has not been placed on…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: June 12, 2015
A few quick lists this week, comprising all 30 of the top guys in our depth chart: Top three closers at the moment — Zach Britton; David Robertson; Drew Storen These guys have high strikeout rates, low walk rates, and there’s nothing in their advanced stats to suggest trouble ahead. Britton‘s GB% is second among all qualified relievers (69.8%). Knocking…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: May 29, 2015
With all the closer changes so far this season, it’s easy to see the value in owning guys who are first in line. But while it’s always nice to have a new closer, wouldn’t it be even better to get the next dominant one? Back in 2012, Greg Holland was first in line to saves for the Royals,…