Closer Monkey

Tag: Tom Layne

  • Jake McGee could be closing soon; Jonathan Papelbon to Washington?

    July 25, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Over the last two months, Carson Smith has nine saves and Fernando Rodney has two (and two blown saves). After Smith shut down Toronto in the ninth on Friday night, we think it’s time for him to shed his asterisk and be considered the Seattle closer, full stop. Just promise…

  • John Axford back in as closer; Brad Ziegler, Tom Layne rising

    August 23, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Brad Ziegler finished off the 7th inning in the first game of Arizona’s doubleheader on Wednesday, earning his 9th hold of the year.  Ziegler is having a solid season, and with 19 career saves, he has some experience as a closer.  He could get an odd save chance on…