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Tag: Sergio Santos

  • Casey Janssen’s value rising as Sergio Santos suffers another setback

    June 12, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Sergio Santos suffered another setback in his rehab this weekend and could be out until after the All Star break, or longer.  Casey Janssen has performed well in his stead and with this news, his value continues to rise.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer…

  • Boggs filling set-up role for Cards; Luis Perez moving up in Toronto pen

    April 24, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals — For the second straight night, and third in the last four, Mitchell Boggs pitched the 8th in a tight game; he has clearly passed Fernando Salas as the Cards’ top set-up option. Hierarchy change: Mitchell Boggs to Set-up, Fernando Salas to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…

  • Greg Holland to the DL; Cordero earns save for Blue Jays

    April 23, 2012 Boston Red Sox – After Daniel Bard’s turn in the rotation was rained out on Sunday night, Bobby Valentine announced he will use Bard to bolster the back end of the team’s bullpen — but also vowed that Bard will still make his next scheduled start on Friday. Another debacle like Saturday’s, however, and Bard might wrest the…

  • Sergio Santos to DL; Francisco Cordero takes over as Toronto closer

    April 22, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays- Sergio Santos was placed on the disabled list on Saturday with right shoulder inflammation; insurance policy Francisco Cordero will step into the role of closer until Santos can return. Hierarchy change: Santos to DL, Cordero to Closer, Casey Janssen to Set-up, Jason Frasor to 2nd in Line. |Closer |Set-Up…

  • Sergio Santos looking shaky; Franklin Morales’s new role

    April 10, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays- Sergio Santos blew his second consecutive save on Sunday and looked ugly doing it, walking three hitters and only recording two outs.  Experienced set-up man Francisco Cordero could see some opportunities if Santos continues to falter.  Sergio Santos to Hot Seat.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated TOR |Santos…