Closer Monkey

Tag: Kelvin Herrera

  • A new closer every day in Boston

    May 7, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s ignoble return to the Boston bullpen lasted for precisely four batters, one of whom tapped him for a game-tying home run. To add injury to insult (and injury), Hanrahan left shortly thereafter with “right forearm tightness.” We believe Junichi Tazawa has a slight edge over Koji Uehara, but either…

  • Another save for Kelvin Herrera; Jake McGee ascending

    April 11, 2013 Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera picked up his second save of the season on Wednesday, striking out three Twins in the process.  Greg Holland had the night off after a heavy workload on Tuesday, and remains on the Hot Seat, especially given how impressive Herrera has been in the early going.…

  • Greg Holland, Steve Cishek struggling

    April 8, 2013 Miami Marlins – After getting knocked around in a non-save situation on Friday, Steve Cishek blew a save on Sunday, allowing 2 runs and taking the loss against the Mets.  Cishek doesn’t have a ton of competition in the Miami bullpen.  Mike Dunn got a couple saves last year, but is mostly…

  • Jonny Venters back on track; Craig Stammen and Kelvin Herrera pick up saves

    September 30, 2012 Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera picked up a save in the 14th inning on Saturday.  Greg Holland blew the save in the 9th, but his job is not in jeopardy.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated KC |Holland |Herrera |Crow |Holland |9/30/12 |Soria(DL) |   Atlanta…

  • Josh Kinney, Junichi Tazawa ascending

    September 23, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Junichi Tazawa pitched the 9th inning in a tie game on Saturday.  He’s been the most reliable Boston reliever over the last few weeks, including Andrew Bailey, and has earned the trust of Bobby Valentine.  Hierarchy change: Junichi Tazawa to Set-up, Vicente Padilla to 2nd in line. |Closer…