Tag: Shawn Camp
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Manny Corpas potentially in the mix for saves in Chicago; Brad Lidge returns from DL
June 8, 2012 Texas Rangers – With Derek Holland injured, Alexi Ogando is moving to the rotation. Koji Uehara (1.33 ERA, 0.54 WHIP), will assume Ogando’s role as the high-leverage 7th inning righty in the Rangers bullpen. Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to 2nd in line, replacing Alexi Ogando. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…
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Eric O’Flaherty thriving in set-up role; Sergio Romo getting bulk of opportunities with Casilla out
June 7, 2012 Atlanta Braves – Eric O’Flaherty pitched the 8th inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday, the fourth such time he has been used in that role in the past nine days. Jonny Venters struggled in May, posting a 6.55 ERA for the month. O’Flaherty’s WHIP (1.50) is still ugly, but he has not…
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Huston Street returns from DL, picks up a win
June 6, 2012 San Diego Padres – Huston Street returned from the DL on Wednesday, and threw a shaky, but scoreless 9th inning in a tie game, earning the win when the Padres walked-off in the bottom half. Street is expected to resume closing immediately. Hierarchy change: Huston Street to Closer, Dale Thayer to Set-up,…
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Jeremy Affeldt nabs a save; Jon Rauch struggles, may be hurt
June 5, 2012 New York Mets – Jon Rauch took the loss on Monday, surrendering a 2-run HR to Allen Craig, and after the game headed to the hospital for an elbow examination. At minimum, he’s again fallen behind Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart. Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd…
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James Russell, Shawn Camp to share closer role in Chicago
May 28, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels continue to employ a true platoon, with Scott Downs picking up the save last night against a lefty-heavy top of the lineup for the Mariners. ”Right now, we’re going to just slot them in when they have a chance to get outs,” Mike Scioscia said to the…