Tag: Javy Guerra
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Petricka looking like the new White Sox closer
July 13, 2014 Chicago White Sox — After yesterday’s game, it looks like Jake Petricka is moving towards becoming the closer of the White Sox. His main competition, Zach Putnam, was brought on in the 6th inning and gave up 3 hits and a run in his 1.1 innings of work. Petricka was saved for the 9th…
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Edward Mujica or Junichi Tazawa could close in Boston soon
July 10, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Trade rumors are heating up around Koji Uehara, raising the question of who would be next in line to replace him. John Farrell has mentioned that he likes to use Edward Mujica in the role with Uehara unavailable, Mujica’s 5.61 ERA and 1.49 WHIP notwithstanding. Farrell might be better served considering Junichi Tazawa…
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Putnam blows save while Casilla picks up first save in Giants’ committee
July 6, 2014 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox took a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 8th inning yesterday and then brought on lefty Eric Surkamp to start the 9th inning. He walked the only batter he faced before Zach Putnam came on to try and close it out. Putnam gave up…
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Zach Putman moves to the top of White Sox closer committee, Sergio Romo blows save
June 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Zach Putnam recorded his first career save on Saturday. He got the last out of the 8th inning and then came back out for the 9th to finish the game. Putnam has been effective against both righties and lefties this season so we think he is the best option…
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Ronald Belisario out as closer for White Sox
June 27, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Ronald Belisario could only get 1 out in the 9th inning on Friday night and after the game, Robin Ventura finally pulled the plug on the laboring righty. The only person mentioned specifically as being “in the mix” for save opportunities is Jake Petricka — the man who…