Tag: Sean Marshall
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Aroldis Chapman is the closer in Cincinnati
March 24, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – The Reds have announced that Aroldis Chapman will be their closer. Chapman said earlier in the spring that he’d prefer to close, and apparently Dusty Baker wanted to keep him in the bullpen. With both player and coach in the same corner, the higher-ups in the Reds organization that…
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Aroldis Chapman headed to rotation; Frank Francisco won’t be ready for Opening Day
March 7, 2013 New York Mets – Frank Francisco’s elbow inflammation will not be healed come opening day, Terry Collins said earlier this week. “It’ll be Bobby [Parnell],” said Collins. “And you know what? He can take that job and run with it.” Parnell has gotten several chances to “run with it” in the past…
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Aroldis Chapman “feels good,” but won’t be back right away
September 20, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Another night, another save for Jonathan Broxton. Aroldis Chapman told reporters that his fatigued shoulder “feels good,” but also said he could need two or three more sessions in the bullpen to regain his command. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton…
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Jonathan Broxton and Josh Lindblom establishing themselves in their new bullpens
August 2, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies picked up Josh Lindblom in the Shane Victorino trade, and proved they would use him in tight spots immediately. He was one of three relievers to record an out in the 8th to bridge the gap to Jonathan Papelbon. Hierarchy change: Josh Lindblom to 2nd in line,…
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Jason Grilli nabs a save; Matt Thornton ascending
July 29, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Matt Thornton pitched the 9th inning in a four-run game yesterday, and has picked up two 7th-inning-or-later holds this week. Meanwhile, Jesse Crain has been a little shaky since returning from the DL, allowing 5 baserunners over 2.1 innings. Hierarchy change: Matt Thornton to 2nd in line, replacing…