Tag: Pedro Strop
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Jim Johnson is a closer again; “lunging” hobbles Pedro Strop
May 8, 2014 Oakland A’s — Jim Johnson got the ball in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead, and retired the side to record just his second save of the season. An easy final three outs hasn’t been Johnson’s strong suit, but it appears as if he’ll get Oakland’s save opportunities moving forward. Should he…
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Rondon’s shaky outing puts Chicago closer role in doubt; Frieri close to getting job back
May 5, 2014 Seattle Mariners – Fernando Rodney was unavailable after a 4-out save on Saturday, so Danny Farquhar got the final outs in his place. The Mariners have mixed and matched in the 8th inning all year, but this leaves no doubt that Farquhar will be the man to inherit the job if Rodney…
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Hector Rondon has dazzling 9th inning; Raul Valdes in the mix in Houston
April 28, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Just five days removed from giving up four earned runs to the Blue Jays, Evan Meek got knocked around again on Sunday, and has now given up 8 ERs in his last 1.1 innings pitched. It’s unlikely he’ll be trusted with any more important innings until he gets things turned…
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Hector Rondon looks like the new Cubs closer
April 27, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon struck out all three hitters he faced in a perfect ninth inning on Sunday afternoon, featuring mostly an array of 98 mph fastballs. It wasn’t a save since the Cubs were up 4-0, but Pedro Strop had already been used in the 8th, so this looks like…
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Joe Smith could replace Ernesto Frieri, and Hector Rondon is still waiting
April 24, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hey, can it be Hector Rondon time yet? The rest of the Cubs bullpen combined for a brutal blown save on Wednesday, with Pedro Strop’s control problems (7 BB in 8.1 IP) the catalyst. We’ve been telling you for two weeks that Rondon’s our guy; for the sake of Jeff Samardzija’s mental health, we hope…