Tag: Joaquin Benoit
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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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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: American League Closers
July 17, 2013 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART ONE OF TWO) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job by the…
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Joaquin Benoit to close after Jose Valverde is designated for assignment
June 21, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Jose Valverde has been designated for assignment and Joaquin Benoit will close when he is available. Al Alburquerque was brought back up from Triple-A Toledo and could work his way into the discussion for the 9th inning if he can keep his walks down. Hierarchy change: Joaquin Benoit to Closer, Drew…
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Jose Valverde reaching end of his rope; Kelvin Herrera’s struggles continue
June 20, 2013 Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera took an ugly loss on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, he was sent out to pitch the 7th inning of a game the Royals were losing. He didn’t have a great outing then, either, giving up a run on a hit and a walk. Until Herrera straightens…
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Long balls send Bailey to the Hot Seat; Tommy Hunter pitching well in Baltimore
June 19, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Felix Doubront pitched beautifully through eight innings (including retiring the last 17 men in a row), and John Farrell brought in Andrew Bailey for the ninth. Two pitches later, the game was tied, courtesy of the third home run allowed by Bailey in four games. A Jonny Gomes walk-off…