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  • Ryan Cook struggles; Saves for Glen Perkins and David Hernandez

    June 23, 2012 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins picked up his second save of the week on Friday.  As noted in yesterday’s vulture save watch, Matt Capps is still nursing an injury, but should be back soon.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/23/12  …

  • Glen Perkins picks up a save; Ernesto Frieri now the full-time closer

    June 21, 2012 Minnesota Twins – With Matt Capps dealing with an inflamed right shoulder, Glen Perkins picked up the save on Wednesday, pitching a clean inning.  Capps is expected back in a day or two.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/21/12   Los…

  • Winter dealings: Melancon, Bell, Street, Santos, etc

    Lots of winter moves to report.  Visit our main page for more info. Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox acquired Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, and the righty will move into the closer’s role.  The Red Sox have not yet determined a role for Daniel Bard, who may be moving to the rotation.  Hierarchy change:…