Tag: matt thornton
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Jenrry Mejia returns from his PED suspension
July 7, 2015 Atlanta Braves — After a string of bad outings that culminated in an extra-inning disaster on Sunday against the Phillies, Nick Masset has been sent packing for Triple-A. Luis Avilan, who sports a sub-3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 10 holds, enters the hierarchy to replace Masset. Updated hierarchy: Grilli | Johnson | Avilan. New…
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David Robertson injures groin; Shawn Kelley to close for New York
April 7, 2014 New York Yankees – David Robertson sustained an injured groin and is going on the disabled list. For what it’s worth, Robertson only expects to miss the minimum 15 days. Hierarchy change: Shawn Kelley to Closer, Adam Warren to Set-up, Matt Thornton to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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Nate Jones with injury troubles; movement in New York
April 4, 2014 Chicago White Sox — It was a bad day for White Sox relievers: Nate Jones walked the two men he faced in the seventh, Maikel Cleto let them score, Ronald Belisario gave up a tying home run in the eighth, and Matt Lindstrom blew the save and got tagged for the loss in the…
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2014 AL East bullpen preview
March 11, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Tommy Hunter has the inside track to the closer role to begin the season after the Orioles traded away Jim Johnson during the offseason. Darren O’Day will be right on his heels however, as will former Marlin Ryan Webb. Webb didn’t wow anyone last year, but he does have…
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David Hernandez and Cody Allen record saves
July 13, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – As expected, Brad Ziegler was given the night off on Friday. However, it was David Hernandez, and not J.J. Putz, who got the save. J.J. Putz and Heath Bell were used to get through the 8th inning. Manager Kirk Gibson told Hernandez before the game that he was going…