Closer Monkey

Tag: Kerry Wood

  • New closer in TB; Red Sox bullpen a mess

    Boston Red Sox- Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon both blew save chances in Sunday’s Red Sox game, with manager Bobby Valentine saying after the game that there were lots of options on the table, including possibly bringing Daniel Bard back to the bullpen.  Franklin Morales, who had a strong outing Sunday, could also be a candidate…

  • New closers in Chicago, KC; Marmol and Peralta struggling

    April 8, 2012 San Diego Padres- Luke Gregerson was the set-up man for the Padres late last season, but yesterday, they went to Gregerson in the 7th inning of a tie game, saving Andrew Cashner for the 8th.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Cashner to Set-up, Luke Gregerson to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013…

  • Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood injured

    Chicago Cubs- Kerry Wood is out for the season with a torn meniscus in his knee.  Jeff Samardzija has assumed Wood’s late inning role.  Hierarchy change: Jeff Samardzija to 2nd in line, replacing Kerry Wood. Visit our main page for more info.