Tag: Jim Johnson
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Dane De La Rosa picks up first career save
August 10, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday. Ernesto Frieri has not pitched since Tuesday so he should have been well rested. However, manager Mike Scioscia clearly does not trust Frieri right now as he has given up a total of 12 runs in his…
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Axford and Henderson “co-closers” in Milwaukee as K-Rod heads to Baltimore
July 24, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers — As we feared, now that K-Rod is gone, Ron Roenicke told reporters before Tuesday’s game that Jim Henderson and John Axford will likely “flip-flop” future save opportunities. What can we say? The man loves him some drama. Note that Henderson pitched the ninth on Tuesday with the team down by four. Hierarchy change: Jim Henderson to…
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Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again
July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Set-up, Blake Parker to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…
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Jim Johnson blows another save, Oliver Perez picks up save
July 6, 2013 Seattle Mariners — Oliver Perez struck out the side to pick up the save on Friday night. Tom Wilhelmsen is still the closer as he was warming in the bullpen to come in if there was any trouble. However, Oliver Perez has pitched extremely well this year and could see some more save…
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Putz back for D-Backs. Storen, Pestano, and Hunter pick up saves
June 29, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – J.J. Putz will be activated from the DL on Saturday and should return to the closer role. Hierarchy change: J.J. Putz to closer, Heath Bell to Set-Up, David Hernandez to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated ARI J.J. Putz Heath…