Tag: Joe Smith
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Joe Smith to close after Ernesto Frieri’s demotion
April 25, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Prior to Friday night’s game, Mike Scioscia announced that Ernesto Frieri would get some time off from the closer role. Joe Smith will close in his absence, though Scioscia said that he expects Frieri to win the job back eventually. Hierarchy change: Joe Smith to Closer, Michael Kohn…
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Joe Smith could replace Ernesto Frieri, and Hector Rondon is still waiting
April 24, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hey, can it be Hector Rondon time yet? The rest of the Cubs bullpen combined for a brutal blown save on Wednesday, with Pedro Strop’s control problems (7 BB in 8.1 IP) the catalyst. We’ve been telling you for two weeks that Rondon’s our guy; for the sake of Jeff Samardzija’s mental health, we hope…
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2014 AL West bullpen preview
March 7, 2014 Houston Astros – The Astros enter 2014 with one of the most wide open bullpens in all of baseball. After stumbling to the finish line in 2013 with one of the worst cadre of relievers in recent memory, Houston picked up Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Jesse Crain to bolster the back…
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David Robertson and Sergio Santos pick up saves
September 28, 2013 New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera got the night off after his emotional final outing in Yankee Stadium. David Robertson retired the Astros in order (which isn’t hard to do) for his 3rd save of the season. There are rumors that Mariano could play center field this weekend so Robertson could see more…
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Joe Smith, Justin Masterson leading Indians committee into postseason
September 27, 2013 Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez is officially out as closer, and will be replaced by a committee of relievers that includes most of the bullpen. Former No. 1 starter Justin Masterson, recovering from an oblique injury, is among the best bets for the 9th inning, as mentioned this morning. Joe Smith is…