Tag: Jacob Diekman
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Edward Mujica still trusted, somehow, in Boston
June 18, 2014 Boston Red Sox — With Koji Uehara and Andrew Miller unavailable after heavy recent use, John Farrell elected to keep Junichi Tazawa in a set-up role and go to Edward Mujica, who hadn’t pitched in six days, for the vulture save. After the game, Farrell explained that he would ideally like to go to…
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Who could replace Jim Johnson as Oakland closer?
April 10, 2014 Oakland A’s — It’s hard to raise a 15.00 ERA, but Jim Johnson pulled it off today. When asked to comment on potential replacements, Bob Melvin helpfully offered, “I’m just saying that I’m not saying anything.” Aha. We see Sean Doolittle as the best alternative, with Luke Gregerson behind him in a virtual tie…
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J.J. Hoover blows save, Adam Ottavino racking up Ks
April 6, 2014 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover blew his first save opportunity of the season yesterday, as he gave up a walk-off grand slam to Ike Davis. Jonathan Broxton should be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and immediately take over as closer. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer…
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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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Luke Hochevar: Crummy starter, ace reliever
September 8, 2013 Oakland A’s – Grant Balfour threw 37 pitches in his Friday outing, so the A’s went to Sean Doolittle in the 9th on Saturday, and the lefty picked up his first save. Doolittle continues to share the 8th inning role with Ryan Cook. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…