Tag: Shawn Tolleson
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Drew Storen gets first save in Washington committee
September 8, 2014 Kansas City Royals – With Greg Holland getting some extra rest to recover from a minor triceps injury, Wade Davis picked up his second save in the past three days. Holland actually said before the game that he was available, but it seems Ned Yost decided to play it safe; Holland should…
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Neftali Feliz’s fastball velocity has everyone worried
August 4, 2014 Texas Rangers – Neftali Feliz blew a save on Sunday, his first blown save in four tries since inheriting the closer job. Normally, that would be good enough to establish a little bit of a leash, but Feliz’s peripherals have been pretty brutal in those four outings — he’s struck out only…
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Neftali Feliz and Aaron Crow record saves
July 26, 2014 Texas Rangers — With their first save opportunity since trading closer Joakim Soria, the Rangers stayed true to their word and went to Neftali Feliz. Feliz gave up a hit and a walk, and had to throw 26 pitches to get through the inning, but he pitched a scoreless frame for his first…
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Neftali Feliz will close in Texas
July 24, 2014 Texas Rangers — 26-year-old Neftali Feliz, an All-Star closer in 2010, will get the first shot at the ninth with Joakim Soria headed to Detroit. “We’ll give him a shot,” Ron Washington said. “He is the only one with experience.” Shawn Tolleson and Neal Cotts will back him up. Updated hierarchy: Feliz | Tolleson | Cotts. Detroit…
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Joakim Soria traded to Tigers
July 23, 2014 Detroit Tigers – The Tigers have acquired Joakim Soria from the Texas Rangers. Joe Nathan will apparently hang onto his job for now, but his Hot Seat is glowing white with his former set-up guy looming. Updated hierarchy: Nathan | Soria | Chamberlain. Texas Rangers – Joakim Soria has been traded to…