Tag: Jose Valverde
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Kyle Farnsworth released by Mets
May 14, 2014 (11:15 pm) New York Mets — Kyle Farnsworth was released by the Mets on Wednesday in a bizarre, cost-cutting move, two days after he picked up a save against the Yankees. Collins promised a closer committee, and we think Jeurys Familia is the best-positioned of that bunch, followed by Jose Valverde. We’ll leave Jenrry Mejia ahead…
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Tommy Hunter could lose his job; Mets and A’s closing by committee
May 14, 2014 Baltimore Orioles — After an overturned call on a Rajai Davis steal, Tommy Hunter blew his second straight save and boasts a 21.60 ERA over his last four appearances. Hunter has allowed 29 baserunners in his 15 IP so far this year, and the cries to replace him are getting louder. Buck Showalter is speaking in generalities thus…
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Jason Grilli blows another save; Kyle Farnsworth replaces Jose Valverde
April 21, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepsen has always been a favorite of Mike Scioscia, but Jepsen just isn’t getting it done so far this year, as he currently sports an ERA north of 7. Michael Kohn, meanwhile, has gotten an occasional 8th inning opportunity this year, and after logging another scoreless inning…
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Kyle Farnsworth is the Mets’ new closer
April 20, 2014 New York Mets – Kyle Farnsworth will close for the Mets for the time being, announced Terry Collins on Sunday morning. Collins had hinted last night that Jose Valverde was finished, and made it official this morning. Carlos Torres and Gonzalez Germen figure to get looks if Farnsworth struggles. Hierarchy change: Kyle…
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Jose Valverde on the verge of losing his job; Pedro Strop looks like Chicago closer
April 20, 2014 Detroit Tigers – After a rough start the season, Joba Chamberlain has now gone five straight appearances without allowing a run. He has a 11/1 K/BB ratio and has been entrusted with the set-up role in his last two outings, including yesterday, when he earned an 8th inning hold ahead of Joe…