Tag: Mike Adams
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Joe Nathan getting extra rest; Aroldis Chapman still on the shelf
September 17, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton picked up his second NL save on Sunday. Aroldis Chapman will be sidelined for a few more days with a tired arm. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton |Marshall |Madson |9/17/12 Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri was…
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Aumont takes over the 8th in Philly
September 14, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies went back to Phillippe Aumont yet again in a close 8th inning, this time after Antonio Bastardo had already pitched the 7th. Although Aumont struggled with his control and was tagged with the loss, all three runs were scored after he was relieved with two outs in favor of…
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Bobby Parnell likely to earn a few more save chances; Alexi Ogando rising
August 5, 2012 Oakland A’s – Ryan Cook on Saturday blew his second save in a row and his fourth in his last six chances. He’s now got 7 blown saves on the year, which leads the league, and could be in danger of losing his job to former closer Grant Balfour. On the other…
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Jared Burton, Alexi Ogando pick up saves
August 4, 2012 Texas Rangers – Joe Nathan was given a day off on Friday, but it was Alexi Ogando, not Mike Adams, who picked up the save in his stead– Adams pitched in his usual 8th inning role. However, the Rangers are reportedly looking to stretch Ogando out and return him to the rotation…
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Frank Francisco returns from injury, should close right away
August 3, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco is expected to be activated from the DL today. Bobby Parnell has been OK, but not great, in his place, so Francisco should resume closing immediately. Hierarchy change: Frank Francisco to Closer, Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In…