Tag: Santiago Casilla
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Sergio Romo could start seeing save chances again
August 29, 2014 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla picked up the save on Thursday afternoon, but he did so with Jeremy Affeldt warming up in the bullpen. After the game, Bruce Bochy said he intends to use both Casilla and Sergio Romo — as well as Affeldt and Javier Lopez — in the game’s final…
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Sergio Romo records save, Jim Johnson returns
August 17, 2014 San Francisco Giants — Sergio Romo got the last two outs of the game last night and picked up his first save since June 22nd. Manager Bruce Boche said he wanted to give closer Santiago Casilla a day off. Casilla has allowed a run in his last three appearances, picking up losses in…
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Joe Smith locked into the closer role; Sergio Romo bouncing back
July 14, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – At one point, Mike Scioscia went out of his way to explain that he really wanted Joe Smith back in a middle relief role, where he could use him to get tough outs in the 7th and 8th innings. Well, those days are gone — Smith is locked…
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Jake Petricka neck and neck with Zach Putnam for saves in Chicago
July 7, 2014 Cincinnati Reds – Aroldis Chapman tweaked a hamstring at some point leading up to Sunday’s game, so Jonathan Broxton got the save for the Reds. Bryan Price expects Chapman to be back in short order. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Broxton | LeCure. Texas Rangers – After throwing two scoreless innings in his…
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Putnam blows save while Casilla picks up first save in Giants’ committee
July 6, 2014 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox took a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 8th inning yesterday and then brought on lefty Eric Surkamp to start the 9th inning. He walked the only batter he faced before Zach Putnam came on to try and close it out. Putnam gave up…