Tag: Jake Petricka
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2015 AL Central preview
March 6, 2015 Chicago White Sox – Chicago’s bullpen was a mess right from the start in 2014. To ensure that didn’t happen again, the Sox went out and signed former Yankees closer David Robertson. Jake Petricka and Zach Putnam, who split the closer’s job at the end of 2014, should slide into set-up roles in…
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K-Rod moves into 10th on all-time saves list
September 28, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his 44th save of the season. It was also K-Rod’s 348th career save, which moves him into 10th place all-time. Hierarchy remains: Rodriguez | Broxton | Smith. Chicago White Sox — Javy Guerra picked up his first save of the season last night.…
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Jonathan Papelbon returns from suspension
September 24, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon returned from his seven-game suspension on Tuesday. According to Ryne Sandberg, Papelbon will immediately return to the closer role, which should make for riveting television when the last-place Phillies close their season at home this weekend. Updated hierarchy: Papelbon | Giles | Diekman. Chicago White Sox — Jake Petricka gave back a game to…
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Jared Burton to close, Joaquin Benoit returns
September 20, 2014 Minnesota Twins – The Twins will indeed shut down Glen Perkins for the remainder of the season — the lefty has nerve inflammation in his elbow. Expect Jared Burton will likely get the bulk of the save opps the rest of the way, with Casey Fien also potentially getting a chance here…
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John Holdzkom: a name to remember
September 17, 2014 Detroit Tigers — After Glen Perkins handed the Tigers a win in the top half of the ninth, Joe Nathan’s poor command and Ezequiel Carrera’s defensive mistake combined to give it right back. After the game, Brad Ausmus confirmed that Nathan remains the closer, 5.10 ERA and all, but Nathan remains on the Hot Seat, where he’s made…