Tag: Scott Downs
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Scott Downs injured, Ernesto Frieri to close
Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs was helped off the field after sustaining an apparent knee injury in the 9th inning on Sunday, and was spotted on crutches after the game. LaTroy Hawkins also was injured in the game, and with the Angels still reluctant to give the closer job back to Jordan Walden, Ernesto Frieri…
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Scott Downs takes over for Jordan Walden as closer for Angels
April 27, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Mike Scioscia has decided to give Scott Downs a chance at closing out games. Hierarchy change: Scott Downs to Closer, Jordan Walden to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Downs |Walden |Isringhausen|Walden |4/27/12
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Henry Rodriguez inching ahead of Lidge for saves
April 21, 2012 Washington Nationals – Henry Rodriguez got another save on Friday, and now has four this season to Brad Lidge’s two. Lidge has also been suffering from vertigo which has limited his availability in recent days, and while Davey Johnson continues to maintain that he’ll use both pitchers in the 9th inning, Rodriguez is…
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Hector Santiago on the Hot Seat; Scott Downs returns
April 17, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Hector Santiago had an ugly outing on Monday, allowing two HRs and blowing the save against the Orioles. It was Santiago’s first blown save this year, but he now has a 6.75 ERA. Given that he won the job at the 11th hour in spring training– and the fact…
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Drew Storen out until All Star break; Scott Downs injured
April 13, 2012 Los Angeles Angels- Set-up man Scott Downs suffered a gruesome ankle injury on Thursday, and was seen on crutches after the game. The Angels have yet to determine whether to place him on the DL, but he’ll likely miss some action. In the mean time, the Angels could look to Jason Isringhausen, who…