Tag: Mark Lowe
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2016 AL Central preview
February 29, 2016 Chicago White Sox – The back end of the White Sox bullpen settled into a nice groove at the end of last season and the good news is that all of the key members will be returning for 2016. David Robertson has established himself as a solid closer, with the potential to…
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Neftali Feliz converts his second chance
September 24, 2015 Detroit Tigers — One day after blowing both a save and a combined no-hitter, Brad Ausmus sent Neftali Feliz out to protect a three-run lead. This one went a bit better for the experienced closer, as he earned his second save with Detroit. While Alex Wilson will certainly get some of the opportunities…
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Drew Storen likely out for the season
September 13, 2015 Washington Nationals – The Washington Nationals have likely lost Drew Storen for the season after injuring his right thumb. Matt Williams mentioned several options to replace Drew Storen, including Casey Janssen, Matt Thornton, Blake Treinen and Felipe Rivero. Janssen has given up nine runs in his last six appearances and taken three loses during that time.…
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Kevin Jepsen and Mark Lowe get dealt on Deadline Day
August 1, 2015 Colorado Rockies — As we predicted Friday morning, John Axford lost his job as Rockies closer after a string of five straight miserable appearances. Walt Weiss said that he had not yet decided who would take over, but name-checked Tommy Kahnle, Rafael Betancourt, and Justin Miller, who had six saves at AAA Albuquerque this season.…
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Mujica, Pomeranz could close in Oakland; Hawkins traded to Toronto
July 28, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – The Rockies completed a mega-trade in the wee hours this morning that sent All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and veteran set-up man LaTroy Hawkins to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Jose Reyes, reliever Miguel Castro, minor leaguers, and cash. While the shortstops will get the headlines this morning,…