Tag: Shawn Camp
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LaTroy Hawkins solid since returning from DL
July 2, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Jordan Walden gave up 3 runs last night and saw his ERA climb to 3.96. LaTroy Hawkins, meanwhile, has given up just 1 run in 8 innings since returning from the DL and has a 1.10 ERA on the season. Hierarchy change: LaTroy Hawkins to 2nd in line,…
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Shawn Camp, Jeremy Affeldt ascending
June 27, 2012 Chicago Cubs – Shawn Camp pitched 1.1 innings on Tuesday, finishing the 7th and 8th innings ahead of Carlos Marmol. James Russell’s usage lately has been sporadic, as he’s often pitched in blowouts, or early in games, as he did yesterday. Hierarchy change: Shawn Camp to Set-up, James Russell to 2nd in…
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Carlos Marmol wins closer job back; Koji Uehara injured
June 16, 2012 Texas Rangers – The Rangers placed Koji Uehara on the disabled list yesterday. Young lefty Robbie Ross is having an outstanding season and is the most likely candidate to inherit the 7th inning role. Hierarchy change: Robbie Ross to 2nd in line, Koji Uehara to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Carlos Marmol reinstated as closer for the Cubs
June 15, 2012 Chicago Cubs – Carlos Marmol got his first save since returning from the minors this afternoon, and he told WGN after the game that he was back in the closer’s role. He’s immediately on the Hot Seat, as it’s easy to picture Dale Sveum yanking him out of the role again if…
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John Axford struggling; David Robertson returns
June 15, 2012 St. Louis Cardinals – Victor Marte pitched parts of the 7th and 8th innings on Thursday, earning his 9th hold of the season. While Mark Rzepczynski generally pitches later in games than Marte, he’s struggled as of late and would likely remain in a specialist role even if Jason Motte and Mitchell…