Tag: Jim Johnson
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Jake Petricka hits the hot seat
August 27, 2014 Chicago White Sox — Jake Petricka blew his second straight save on Tuesday, and the last five batters he’s faced have scratched out two doubles, two home runs, and an intentional walk. There are three other guys in the White Sox bullpen who have at least three saves this year, so Petricka can’t afford too many more…
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Sergio Romo records save, Jim Johnson returns
August 17, 2014 San Francisco Giants — Sergio Romo got the last two outs of the game last night and picked up his first save since June 22nd. Manager Bruce Boche said he wanted to give closer Santiago Casilla a day off. Casilla has allowed a run in his last three appearances, picking up losses in…
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Chad Qualls unlikely to be traded; Jake Petricka now full-time
July 25, 2014 Houston Astros – Though seemingly a prime trade candidate, Chad Qualls is extremely unlikely to be moved, according to Astros GM Jeff Luhnow. Qualls, who is signed through 2015 and has a team option for 2016, has been a wonderful surprise for both Houston and his fantasy owners, and appears to still…
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What the hell is going on in Houston?
May 30, 2014 Oakland A’s – With $10 million invested, the A’s really want Jim Johnson to succeed — or at least be a usable reliever. But after giving up 2 runs in the 7th inning of a close game on Thursday afternoon, Johnson’s ERA sits at 6.55. The A’s season is exactly 1/3 over,…
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Sean Doolittle looking like the leader of Oakland’s committee
May 19, 2014 Oakland A’s – A week ago today, Sean Doolittle got his second save of the season. Since then, the A’s haven’t had another save opportunity, but even before yesterday, it had started to appear that Doolittle was becoming the preferred option. Bob Melvin said on Wednesday that Doolittle would’ve gotten the save…