Tag: Ryan Cook
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Joel Hanrahan returns from the DL, but Andrew Bailey keeps his job
May 1, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan’s return from the DL today came with a clear statement of boundaries from manager John Ferrell: Andrew Bailey will remain the team’s closer for the foreseeable future. Although Hanrahan might pitch some lower-leverage innings to begin with, he will be certainly be the choice in the 9th if the…
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Atchison giving the Mets some quality innings
April 17, 2013 New York Mets – Josh Edgin was bombed in the fifth inning of yesterday’s nightcap, while Scott Atchison was quite effective in the seventh and eighth, and has allowed only one run in 7 1/3 innings this year. Hierarchy change: Scott Atchison to 2nd in line, replacing Josh Edgin. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Spring Training 2013: Closer Battles to Watch
New York Mets – Frank Francisco is recovering from an injury and may not be ready for the start of the season. Bobby Parnell will close if Francisco doesn’t make it back in time. Starting 2013 hierarchy: Closer- Frank Francisco, Set-up- Bobby Parnell, 2nd in line- Brandon Lyon. Toronto Blue Jays – Casey Janssen enters camp as favorite…
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Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles
September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…
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Jonathan Broxton to see a few save chances with Aroldis Chapman sidelined
September 12, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – After Aroldis Chapman’s last outing, when even his best fastball was clocked several miles per hour slower than it had been all year, the Reds became concerned that the flame throwing lefty may be injured. Fortunately, a scan revealed nothing serious, but Chapman will likely be shut down for…