Tag: Sam LeCure
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2014 NL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer. The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…
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Edward Mujica dealing with nagging injuries; Rex Brothers closing again
August 23, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica, who has been pressed into several 2-inning outings over the past several weeks, is dealing with some nagging injuries, including a sore back and dead arm. The Cardinals think he’ll be OK, but Mujica owners might want to add Trevor Rosenthal just in case. In deeper…
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LaTroy Hawkins and Josh Fields are first in line; Ernesto Frieri awful again
August 7, 2013 Houston Astros — On Tuesday night, Jose Cisnero entered the game with two on and one out in the sixth inning, his team trailing by three — a vitally important spot in the game. Unfortunately for Cisnero and the Astros, he immediately surrendered a three-run homer, then scattered three walks and a solo…
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Brandon League gets save in extras, Broxton to DL
June 16, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers — Brandon League picked up the save in the 11th inning last night after Kenley Jansen blew the save in the 9th. Even with the blown save, Mattingly is not thinking about making another change back to League. No hierarchy change. Closer Set-Up 2nd in line 2014 Closer Updated LAD…
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Should Jonathan Papelbon be traded, Mike Adams has the edge for saves in Philly
June 14, 2013 Philadelphia Phillies – The Philadelphia bullpen hasn’t been a point of strength this season, and it’s been touch-and-go in terms of getting the ball to Jonathan Papelbon, who until last night didn’t have a single save in June. After Antonio Bastardo got knocked around on Wednesday, blowing the game in the 7th…