Tag: Tony Watson
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2017 NL Central Preview
March 1, 2017 Chicago Cubs — The World Series champions replaced one All-Star closer with another, signing Wade Davis to replace Aroldis Chapman. Davis has been one of the best relievers in the league recently, and should see a lot of save chances for an excellent Cubs team. Hector Rondon will likely be the first option…
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Santiago Casilla continues his quest towards double digit blown saves
September 18, 2016 San Francisco Giants – If you are a fan of the Mets, Cardinals, or Dodgers, your favorite player this year might not even be on your own team. Santiago Casilla did his best to help the playoff chances of those three teams on Saturday night by blowing his ninth save of the season. Sergio Romo started the…
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Sean Doolittle ever more likely to return to closing in Oakland
September 17, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — Tony Watson converted his 13th save in the tenth inning of Friday’s game, but the real stories happened in front of him. Swingman Juan Nicasio set a club record with his 28th straight relief appearance with at least one strikeout, and Antonio Bastardo picked up the win with a clean ninth inning. Neftali Feliz hasn’t…
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Feliz and Quackenbush record saves
August 28, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — As predicted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Tony Watson got the day off on Saturday and Neftali Feliz picked up the save. Feliz should continue to fill in as closer when Watson is unavailable. Hierarchy remains: Watson | Feliz | Rivero. San Diego Padres — Kevin Quackenbush pitched a perfect ninth with two…
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Miller and Watson record saves
August 7, 2016 Cleveland Indians – It wasn’t fun for Andrew Miller, but he did pick up his first save since being traded to Cleveland. The Indians’ hope to be able to use Miller to close out games, but manager Terry Francona also likes Miller’s versatility. Miller will occasionally be used in big spots prior to…