Tag: Jason Frasor
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Joakim Soria to close in Texas
March 22, 2014 Texas Rangers — Ron Washington has chosen 29-year-old Joakim Soria to close for the Rangers, citing Soria’s consistency and experience. His #1 ranking on our middle reliever list probably didn’t hurt either. With Tanner Scheppers moving into the rotation, Alexi Ogando will return to his old set-up role. Neftali Feliz’s spot on the…
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Jose Veras starts season on Hot Seat
April 1, 2013 Texas Rangers – Late last week, Ron Washington signaled that Robbie Ross and Michael Kirkman would be the team’s primary set-up men, moves that were reinforced over the weekend. Josh Lindblom, who many thought would serve as a late-inning man, was sent to the minors to be stretched out as a starter,…
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Tyler Clippard struggling; 10-player trade ups Francisco Cordero’s value
July 21, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays picked up three pitchers from the Houston Astros in a 10-player trade on Thursday including Brandon Lyon, who will likely serve as a 7th inning guy ahead of Darren Oliver and Casey Janssen. Hierarchy change: Brandon Lyon to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Frasor. |Closer…
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Jesse Crain to DL, Jason Frasor ascending
July 5, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Jason Frasor pitched the 7th inning of a close game for the second night in a row. He now has 11 holds on the season and seems to have established himself as the guy that the Blue Jays will use ahead of Oliver and Janssen. Hierarchy change: Jason…
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Phil Coke picks up first save after Jose Valverde injury
June 20, 2012 Detroit Tigers – While warming up in the bullpen on Tuesday, Jose Valverde hurt his wrist and was held out of the game; Phil Coke entered in his place and picked up his first save of the season. An initial exam by the Tigers medical staff suggested that the injury was minor,…