Closer Monkey

Tag: Mike Dunn

  • Andrew Miller, Jason Frasor move up to 8th inning roles

    May 9, 2014 Boston Red Sox – The Red Sox were idle on Thursday, but with set-up man Junichi Tazawa struggling, they’re talking about an increased role for hard-throwing lefty Andrew Miller. Miller, once a megaprospect with the Tigers, had a great 2013 in relief for Boston and has been even better this year, posting…

  • 2014 NL East bullpen preview

    March 11, 2014 Atlanta Braves – Craig Kimbrel has been a dominant force for the Braves over the last three years, and Atlanta still has plenty of quality arms surrounding him. Jordan Walden, a competent closer in his own right for the Angels in 2011, should be Kimbrel’s right-hand man, with David Carpenter and lefty Luis Avilan providing valuable…

  • Chad Qualls is struggling in Miami; Luke Hochevar picks up a save

    August 9, 2013 Miami Marlins — Chad Qualls was awful for the third straight game, loading the bases without getting any outs. Mike Dunn relieved him and has been much more effective lately. Hierarchy change: Mike Dunn to Set-up, Chad Qualls to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer .…

  • Brett Cecil and Mike Dunn pick up saves; Jose Cisnero still the favorite in Houston

    August 1, 2013 Houston Astros – The Astros have played two games since dealing Jose Veras, and neither has netted them a save situation, but the clues that have been presented continue to suggest that Jose Cisnero gets the first crack at the closer role, despite Bo Porter’s insistence that he’s using a committee.  Yesterday,…

  • Drew Storen struggling; Heath Bell may not have Arizona job for long

    July 5, 2013 Washington Nationals – Last week, on a night when Rafael Soriano was unavailable, Drew Storen got the save chance over Tyler Clippard, which surprised us, since Storen has generally been the 7th-inning guy for Washington this year, and he hasn’t been particularly good at it.  On Thursday, Storen continued being not particularly…