Tag: Sergio Romo
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Top 30 relievers for holds leagues
Holds are a notoriously difficult category to predict due to the number of variables involved. Relievers who rack up a ton of holds are often solid relievers on good teams who come in ahead of strong closers in the 7th and 8th innings. Good closers will prevent very talented relievers from taking over the 9th…
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2015 NL West preview
March 8, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks – It’s safe to say that the closer spot was not a pillar of strength for 64-98, last-place Arizona Diamondbacks last season. The young and talented Addison Reed got worse in his switch from the American League to the National League, netting 32 saves but finishing an up-and-down season with…
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Jonathan Papelbon returns from suspension
September 24, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon returned from his seven-game suspension on Tuesday. According to Ryne Sandberg, Papelbon will immediately return to the closer role, which should make for riveting television when the last-place Phillies close their season at home this weekend. Updated hierarchy: Papelbon | Giles | Diekman. Chicago White Sox — Jake Petricka gave back a game to…
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Sean Doolittle expected to return today
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – All signs point towards Sean Doolittle’s activation today. Since we anticipate his immediate return to his old gig, expect a live alert if and when he is officially activated. Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson. San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy said two weeks ago that both Santiago…
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Jonathan Broxton acquired by Brewers, will set-up for K-Rod
September 1, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and the big righty will share set-up duties with lefty Will Smith. With Francisco Rodriguez set to become a free agent next year — and Broxton under contract for $9 million — he’s among the favorites to close…