Tag: jon rauch
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Brian Fuentes blows first save; Jon Rauch re-establishes himself
Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes allowed a walkoff 3-run HR last night in what was his first blown save since he was named closer two and a half weeks ago. But while Fuentes has been decent in his role as the A’s stopper, the A’s set-up men have been better. Former closer Grant Balfour has held…
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Edward Mujica, Bobby Parnell move in to set-up roles
May 17, 2012 Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek was the first man out of the pen on Thursday, and failed to get out of the 7th inning. Ever since throwing 52 pitches in a 3-inning appearance earlier this month, Cishek has been shaky (3.2 innings, 2 ER, 7 hits). Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Set-up, Steve…
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Frank Francisco’s job in limbo; Henry Rodriguez struggling
May 14, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco blew another save on Sunday, allowing 3 runs without recording an out. His ERA ballooned to 8.56, and Terry Collins was noncommittal about the Mets’ closer role going forward, saying he would discuss it before Monday’s game. Even if Francisco keeps his job, he’ll remain firmly on…
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Frank Francisco blows save; Scott Downs back as closer
May 12, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco blew the save last night and took the loss. Jon Rauch has been pitching well and got the save when Francisco was unavailable on Tuesday. If Francisco continues to struggle Rauch could see more save opportunities. Frank Francisco to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Dale Thayer closing in San Diego; Chris Sale, Francisco Cordero on Hot Seat
May 9, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Closer Chris Sale was summoned in the 8th inning on Tuesday, and was lifted in the 9th after surrendering the lead; Addison Reed eventually got the save in the 10th. Robin Ventura said after the game that he’d intended to use Sale for a 2-inning save and that the…