Tag: Sean Doolittle
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Jim Johnson is a closer again; “lunging” hobbles Pedro Strop
May 8, 2014 Oakland A’s — Jim Johnson got the ball in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead, and retired the side to record just his second save of the season. An easy final three outs hasn’t been Johnson’s strong suit, but it appears as if he’ll get Oakland’s save opportunities moving forward. Should he…
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Jim Johnson still on the cusp of closing; Hector Rondon nearly official
May 1, 2014 Oakland A’s — Jim Johnson remains undefeated — for his career! — when protecting an 11-run lead. Luke Gregerson, who hadn’t pitched since Saturday, got the eighth inning in this laugher, and it seems all but official that JJ will claim the next high-leverage ninth. We’ll slide him up one slot, for now. Hierarchy change: Jim Johnson to Set-Up, Sean…
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Doolittle bested by a Trout; seven walks for sorry Brothers
April 16, 2014 Oakland A’s — Sean Doolittle blew a save late Tuesday night, courtesy of a Mike Trout home run. No instant alert for this one — they were even anyway — but we’re ready to shuffle Luke Gregerson to the top of the Oakland closer committee. Note also the resurgence of Jim Johnson, who’s pitched five scoreless innings since…
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Craig Kimbrel out with sore shoulder; Phillies get an arm back
April 15, 2015 Atlanta Braves – David Carpenter got the save in a wild 9-6 win at Philadelphia – unexpected to everyone except Fredi Gonzalez, who held closer Craig Kimbrel out due to right shoulder soreness that crept up over the weekend. Kimbrel plans to rest for a few days, which means Carpenter is the…
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A’s call on Gregerson, Bass gets save for Astros
April 13, 2014 Oakland A’s –Luke Gregerson picked up the first save for Oakland since Jim Johnson was removed as closer. Sean Doolittle pitched a perfect 8th and also got the first out of the 9th before Gregerson came on to finish the game. Tonight’s usage was likely matchup-driven, as there were 2 lefties and a…