Tag: Jeremy Affeldt
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2015 NL West preview
March 8, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks – It’s safe to say that the closer spot was not a pillar of strength for 64-98, last-place Arizona Diamondbacks last season. The young and talented Addison Reed got worse in his switch from the American League to the National League, netting 32 saves but finishing an up-and-down season with…
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Sergio Romo could start seeing save chances again
August 29, 2014 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla picked up the save on Thursday afternoon, but he did so with Jeremy Affeldt warming up in the bullpen. After the game, Bruce Bochy said he intends to use both Casilla and Sergio Romo — as well as Affeldt and Javier Lopez — in the game’s final…
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Joe Smith locked into the closer role; Sergio Romo bouncing back
July 14, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – At one point, Mike Scioscia went out of his way to explain that he really wanted Joe Smith back in a middle relief role, where he could use him to get tough outs in the 7th and 8th innings. Well, those days are gone — Smith is locked…
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Jake Petricka neck and neck with Zach Putnam for saves in Chicago
July 7, 2014 Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman tweaked a hamstring at some point leading up to Sunday’s game, so Jonathan Broxton got the save for the Reds. Bryan Price expects Chapman to be back in short order. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Broxton | LeCure. Texas Rangers – After throwing two scoreless innings in his…
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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…