Tag: Jose Cisnero

  • Jose Veras traded; Jose Cisnero best bet to close in Houston

    July 29, 2013 Houston Astros – Jose Veras has been traded to the Detroit Tigers. Jose Cisnero is the best bet to close in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Jose Cisnero to Closer, Travis Blackley to Set-up, Hector Ambriz to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated…

  • 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…

  • Drew Storen struggling; Heath Bell may not have Arizona job for long

    July 5, 2013 Washington Nationals – Last week, on a night when Rafael Soriano was unavailable, Drew Storen got the save chance over Tyler Clippard, which surprised us, since Storen has generally been the 7th-inning guy for Washington this year, and he hasn’t been particularly good at it.  On Thursday, Storen continued being not particularly…

  • Chris Perez returns; Astros giving Jose Cisnero a bigger role

    June 27, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – After a taxing outing on Sunday, Jason Grilli has gotten a few days off.  On Wednesday, Mark Melancon pitched the 9th inning in his stead.  So far, there’s no indication that this is anything serious.  No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…