Tag: Jim Henderson
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K-Rod makes a surprise return
March 31, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Brewers fans and Jim Henderson owners were shocked to see Francisco Rodriguez pick up the save on Opening Day; after the game, manager Ron Roenicke apparently said that K-Rod would close and Henderson would move to middle relief until he “feels better.” Hierarchy change: Francisco Rodriguez to Closer, Jim Henderson to Set-Up, Brandon Kintzler to 2nd in line. . Closer .…
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2014 NL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer. The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…
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John Axford struggling since being mentioned for closer role
July 29, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – John Axford merely had to hear his name mentioned in the same sentence as “closer,” and he’s turned back in to his old erratic self. Since Ron Roenicke’s declaration that he’d go back and forth between Axford and Jim Henderson, Axford has given up 3 runs in 2.1 innings…
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Joe Nathan on the trade block?
July 28, 2013 Texas Rangers – The Rangers are discussing trading Joe Nathan. While it seems unlikely that the Rangers would deal Nathan, sources say that Joakim Soria could be an option to close. There is no mention of Tanner Scheppers so it sounds like the Rangers would rather go with the experienced former…
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J.J. Putz regaining his form; Manny Parra is on a roll
July 26, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – On June 7, Manny Parra had a 7.71 ERA, a 2.40 WHIP, and seemed to be on the verge of losing his job. But since then, he’s rattled off 18 straight scoreless appearances, turning himself into the go-to lefty in the Cincinnati bullpen. It hasn’t been a fluke —…