Tag: Ryan Cook
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Parnell likely done for season, Axford traded
August 31, 2013 New York Mets – Bobby Parnell is likely done for the season. LaTroy Hawkins should continue to be the primary closer for the Mets, but Gonzalez Germen could see a couple save opportunities down the stretch as well. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…
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Kevin Siegrist is finally getting some big innings
August 12, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – We’ve extolled the virtues of Kevin Siegrist in this space before, and finally, the young lefty is getting some love. On Sunday, he pitched the 7th inning and earned his fifth hold of the season, three of which have come this week in similar circumstances. The 24-year old…
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Neal Cotts still mowing down hitters; Ryan Cook nabs a save
July 25, 2013 Texas Rangers – Neal Cotts picked up his second straight 8th-inning hold on Wednesday, and even helped the Rangers get through the 9th, retiring the first two hitters before Joe Nathan was summoned to get the final out. Though Joakim Soria obviously has a huge edge when it comes to experience, the…
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Axford and Henderson “co-closers” in Milwaukee as K-Rod heads to Baltimore
July 24, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers — As we feared, now that K-Rod is gone, Ron Roenicke told reporters before Tuesday’s game that Jim Henderson and John Axford will likely “flip-flop” future save opportunities. What can we say? The man loves him some drama. Note that Henderson pitched the ninth on Tuesday with the team down by four. Hierarchy change: Jim Henderson to…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: American League Closers
July 17, 2013 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART ONE OF TWO) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job by the…