Tag: matt thornton
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Chris Sale takes over as closer for White Sox
May 4, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Per the Chicago Tribune, Chris Sale has been moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen and will immediately take over as closer. Chris Sale experienced elbow soreness after his last start and the White Sox decided a move to the bullpen would be better for his health. Sale…
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Casey Janssen solidifies Toronto set-up role; Santiago and Guerra get the day off
April 30, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Matt Thornton’s save last night against the heart of the Red Sox order was explained by Robin Ventura as a matchup-based decision. “Nothing against Hector, he still will be in there in the ninth.” Savvy fantasy owners know, though, that Santiago’s leash is growing shorter and shorter. No hierarchy change.…
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Matt Thornton gets save over Hector Santiago in Chicago
April 29, 2012 Chicago White Sox- Matt Thornton got the save today, working a perfect 1.1 innings with 2 Ks. Hector Santiago was warming up in the bullpen in the 9th but Thornton made quick work of the Red Sox to finish the game. Manager Robin Ventura backed Santiago after his last blown save on…
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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…
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Surprise! Hector Santiago is the closer in Chicago
April 7, 2012 Chicago White Sox- Hector Santiago closed out the White Sox victory on Saturday. The White Sox mystery closer has been revealed, though the young lefty was not the trendy choice until he was seen warming up in the bullpen for a possible save opportunity that never materialized on Friday. Jesse Crain seems to have…