Tag: Joaquin Benoit
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Ryan Cook struggles; Saves for Glen Perkins and David Hernandez
June 23, 2012 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins picked up his second save of the week on Friday. As noted in yesterday’s vulture save watch, Matt Capps is still nursing an injury, but should be back soon. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/23/12 …
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Rex Brothers returning to 2011 form
June 22, 2012 Colorado Rockies – Sent to the minors after some early season struggles, Rex Brothers returned to the big leagues earlier this month and has since been dominant. Yesterday, he finished off the 7th inning, and has now allowing just 2 hits and 1 run in 8.2 innings, while striking out 14. Adam…
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Glen Perkins picks up a save; Ernesto Frieri now the full-time closer
June 21, 2012 Minnesota Twins – With Matt Capps dealing with an inflamed right shoulder, Glen Perkins picked up the save on Wednesday, pitching a clean inning. Capps is expected back in a day or two. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/21/12 Los…
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Phil Coke picks up first save after Jose Valverde injury
June 20, 2012 Detroit Tigers – While warming up in the bullpen on Tuesday, Jose Valverde hurt his wrist and was held out of the game; Phil Coke entered in his place and picked up his first save of the season. An initial exam by the Tigers medical staff suggested that the injury was minor,…
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Carlos Marmol wins closer job back; Koji Uehara injured
June 16, 2012 Texas Rangers – The Rangers placed Koji Uehara on the disabled list yesterday. Young lefty Robbie Ross is having an outstanding season and is the most likely candidate to inherit the 7th inning role. Hierarchy change: Robbie Ross to 2nd in line, Koji Uehara to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…