Tag: steve delabar
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Josh Fields no longer an option in Houston, Henderson to DL
May 3, 2014 Houston Astros – Bo Porter said on Friday that Josh Fields would be used in lower-leverage situations. Porter went on to say that he still does not have a set closer, but he mentioned Chad Qualls and Anthony Bass as the main guys he would use in the 9th. Hierarchy change: Qualls | Bass | Fields. Milwaukee…
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Sergio Santos likely out as Blue Jays closer
May 3, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Sergio Santos blew his second straight save tonight, and after the game, Manager John Gibbons said that they might have to re-arrange some things in the bullpen. Brett Cecil pitched a scoreless 7th and 8th inning tonight and has 18 ks in 10.1 innings this year. He should get the first chance at…
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Broxton back with the Reds; Santos doing well for Toronto
April 9, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — Jonathan Broxton was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday, and though manager Bryan Price says he would like to let him “get his feet wet” before returning him to the ninth, it’s clear that he will be the Reds’ closer going forward. Meanwhile, J.J. Hoover entered in the seventh inning…
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Sergio Santos to close as Casey Janssen starts season on DL
March 30, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays – Casey Janssen has been placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain. Sergio Santos will close in his place, while Steve Delabar moves up to 8th inning duties. Hierarchy change: Sergio Santos to Closer, Steve Delabar to Set-up, Brett Cecil to 2nd in line, Casey Janssen…
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Jason Grilli closing again, Steve Delabar fading
September 22, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday to pick up his 31st save of the season. The Pirates have announced that Grilli will take over as the closer again and move Mark Melancon back to his set-up role. Hierarchy change: Jason Grilli to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up. . Closer…