Closer Monkey

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  • Edward Mujica to close in Oakland; new committee in Toronto

    July 29, 2015 Oakland A’s – While still unconfirmed that he subscribes to Closer Monkey, A’s manager Bob Melvin made sure Edward Mujica will remain at the top of our hierarchy, saying before the game that Mujica will close following the Tyler Clippard trade. Mujica’s experience was the main factor in Melvin’s decision. Drew Pomeranz…

  • Steve Delabar, J.J. Hoover earn saves; Enrique Burgos is back

    June 25, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – Steve Delabar picked up his first save of the season yesterday in the 12th inning after Roberto Osuna got the final out of the 9th in a then-scoreless game. Osuna is still the leading candidate for saves going forward, but Delabar stands to play an important role in…

  • J.J. Hoover takes over 8th inning for Reds; Betancourt to the DL

    June 9, 2015 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover has been anointed as the Reds’ new 8th-inning man. The flame-throwing righty now has a 1.93 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP. He picked up his second hold of the season last night setting up Aroldis Chapman. Expect Hoover to continue to get the 8th inning as long…

  • Jake McGee back in the mix for Tampa; Carson Smith worth watching

    May 15, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Matt Andriese had a rare four-inning save Thursday night against the Yankees, before getting sent down to make room for the returning Jake McGee. Brad Boxberger (2-1, 1.29 ERA, 10 saves in 10 chances, 12.86 K/9) has been excellent in McGee’s absence, so for now, Kevin Cash will play the matchups.…

  • 2014 NL Central bullpen preview

    March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer.  The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…