Tag: Junichi Tazawa
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Craig Breslow continues to impress; Josh Fields more than just a cursory “closer”
September 6, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Junichi Tazawa had a terrible outing on Thursday, allowing two inherited runners to score and then giving up two more runs of his own. Craig Breslow, meanwhile, logged two spotless innings and picked up the win. Breslow had basically been splitting the 8th inning role with Tazawa —…
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Brett Cecil and Mike Dunn pick up saves; Jose Cisnero still the favorite in Houston
August 1, 2013 Houston Astros – The Astros have played two games since dealing Jose Veras, and neither has netted them a save situation, but the clues that have been presented continue to suggest that Jose Cisnero gets the first crack at the closer role, despite Bo Porter’s insistence that he’s using a committee. Yesterday,…
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Rafael Betancourt returns; Carlos Villanueva’s value rising
June 28, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Blake Parker wasn’t given much rope on Thursday, as he was yanked a game the Cubs were leading by 5 after giving up a solo HR. He’d only retired one batter. Parker was impressive in AAA, but early indications are that Carlos Villanueva might be the man who the…
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Koji Uehara, not Junichi Tazawa, will get first crack at saves in Boston
June 21, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Koji Uehara revealed before Friday’s game that it would be he, and not Junichi Tazawa, that will get to close while Andrew Bailey regains his footing. Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to Closer, Junichi Tazawa to Set-up. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated BOS Koji…
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Andrew Bailey axed from closer role; Tazawa likeliest to benefit
June 20, 2013 Boston Red Sox — After yet another blown save by Andrew Bailey, John Farrell finally announced that he was ready to try another option at closer. Although Farrell says that they will discuss the identity of the replacement “internally,” we again believe that the Sox will turn to Junichi Tazawa, while keeping 38-year-old Koji Uehara…