Tag: Tony Watson
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2014 NL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer. The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…
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Josh Zeid, David Hernandez rising
September 12, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Kyle Farnsworth picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, on a night when Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli were unavailable. Farnsworth would have been far from our first choice, as the 37-year-old righty was out of a job just a few weeks ago. But his usage…
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Gonzalez Germen gets save, Jonathan Broxton pitching well
August 16, 2013 New York Mets — As expected LaTroy Hawkins was given the night off on Thursday. However, the Mets did not go with David Aardsma, even though he hasn’t pitched since Sunday. Young right-hander Gonzalez Germen picked up his first career save, pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth with 3 ks. Hierarchy change: Gonzalez…
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Neal Cotts still mowing down hitters; Ryan Cook nabs a save
July 25, 2013 Texas Rangers – Neal Cotts picked up his second straight 8th-inning hold on Wednesday, and even helped the Rangers get through the 9th, retiring the first two hitters before Joe Nathan was summoned to get the final out. Though Joakim Soria obviously has a huge edge when it comes to experience, the…
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Mark Melancon to close while Jason Grilli is out; Charlie Furbush ascending
July 23, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have not released much on the injury to Jason Grilli, who will be re-evaluated today. The official word thus far is “right forearm tightness,” which is often an ominous precursor to Tommy John surgery. Vin Mazzaro picked up his first career save on Monday, getting the last…