Tag: joe nathan
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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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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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Joe Nathan, forever waiting, for a save that will never come
June 7, 2013 Texas Rangers — Ron Washington used Tanner Scheppers in a tied eighth inning, but since (as everyone knows) “you can’t use your closer on the road in the ninth inning of a tie ballgame,” out came Michael Kirkman and his 2.18 ERA WHIP for the ninth. Double, intentional walk, three-run homer, ballgame. Maybe Ron and Joe…
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Joe Nathan getting extra rest; Aroldis Chapman still on the shelf
September 17, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton picked up his second NL save on Sunday. Aroldis Chapman will be sidelined for a few more days with a tired arm. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton |Marshall |Madson |9/17/12 Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri was…
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Aumont takes over the 8th in Philly
September 14, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies went back to Phillippe Aumont yet again in a close 8th inning, this time after Antonio Bastardo had already pitched the 7th. Although Aumont struggled with his control and was tagged with the loss, all three runs were scored after he was relieved with two outs in favor of…