Tag: Tony Sipp
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Joakim Soria going through odd stretch; Giants turn to committee
June 30, 2014 Chicago White Sox – We’re paying close attention to the White Sox, who on Sunday used Jake Petricka to protect a 4-run 9th inning lead. Robin Ventura keeps saying that he isn’t ready to name a new closer yet, but based on the last several days, Zach Putnam and Petricka continue to…
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What the hell is going on in Houston?
May 30, 2014 Oakland A’s – With $10 million invested, the A’s really want Jim Johnson to succeed — or at least be a usable reliever. But after giving up 2 runs in the 7th inning of a close game on Thursday afternoon, Johnson’s ERA sits at 6.55. The A’s season is exactly 1/3 over,…
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Porter declares Qualls the Astros’ closer, Motte close to returning
May 17, 2014 Houston Astros — It sounds like manager Bo Porter is tired of having a different guy blow each of the Astros’ save opportunities so he has finally chosen one guy. Porter said yesterday that Chad Qualls will be their closer moving forward. Qualls has not allowed an earned run in his last 9 outings. Hierarchy…
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Jeurys Familia ascending; Frieri and Smith swap save opps
May 15, 2014 New York Mets — As we reported late Wednesday night, Kyle Farnsworth was released by the Mets in a bizarre, cost-cutting move, two days after he picked up a save against the Yankees. Collins promised a closer committee, and we think Jeurys Familia is the best-positioned of that bunch, followed by Jose Valverde. We’ll leave Jenrry Mejia ahead…