Tag: Rafael Betancourt
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Rafael Betancourt returns; Carlos Villanueva’s value rising
June 28, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Blake Parker wasn’t given much rope on Thursday, as he was yanked a game the Cubs were leading by 5 after giving up a solo HR. He’d only retired one batter. Parker was impressive in AAA, but early indications are that Carlos Villanueva might be the man who the…
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Luke Gregerson and Rex Brothers move into 9th inning roles; Tom Wilhelmsen struggling
June 2, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen blew his third save in four chances on Sunday, walking the bases loaded and then allowing a walk-off triple. Eric Wedge didn’t say anything ominous about Wilhelmsen’s job security after the game, saying that closers go through rough spots throughout the season, but should Wilhelmsen blow another save…
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Rafael Betancourt injured, Rex Brothers to close
June 1, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt has been placed on the disabled list with the same groin injury that has been nagging him over the past two weeks. Rex Brothers will close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Wilton Lopez to Set-up, Matt Belisle to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt to…
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Melancon and Brothers pick up saves
May 23, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rex Brothers pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season. It appears Rafael Betancourt will avoid the disabled list and could be back tomorrow. However, Betancourt has a history of groin injuries so we will wait and see if he is actually ready to go…
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Rafael Betancourt ailing; Rex Brothers and Wilton Lopez ready to go
May 22, 2013 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt left Tuesday night’s game with what the team immediately described as a “tight right groin” — no real surprise given its recent workload. Betancourt was initially listed as day-to-day, but if Wednesday’s MRI leads to a DL stint, it’s likely that Rex Brothers will take over the closer role. Wilton Lopez is another option if…