Tag: Tyler Clippard
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Drew Storen to close for Washington
September 24, 2012 Washington Nationals – In today’s 10-run blowout, the Nats went to Tyler Clippard in the 8th inning and Drew Storen in the 9th. After the game, Davey Johnson said that Storen is now the 9th inning guy, according to MASNsports.com. Hierarchy change: Drew Storen to Closer, Tyler Clippard to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up…
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Clippard and Storen to split saves, Street off DL
September 22, 2012 Washington Nationals – Tyler Clippard blew the save last night and has now allowed runs in 5 of his past 8 outings. Manager Davey Johnson has said that he will split the closer role between Clippard and Drew Storen the rest of the season. “I have confidence in both of them closing,”…
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Alburquerque could be key for Tigers down the stretch
September 21, 2012 Detroit Tigers – Al Alburquerque was extraordinary for the Tigers last season, but a stress fracture in his throwing elbow required offseason surgery, sidelining him for much of this year. In the four outings since his recall on September 2, Alburquerque has allowed only one hit against nine strikeouts; this includes a…
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Tyler Clippard struggling; 10-player trade ups Francisco Cordero’s value
July 21, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays picked up three pitchers from the Houston Astros in a 10-player trade on Thursday including Brandon Lyon, who will likely serve as a 7th inning guy ahead of Darren Oliver and Casey Janssen. Hierarchy change: Brandon Lyon to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Frasor. |Closer…
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Tyler Clippard is clear-cut choice in Washington; Sergio Romo nabs a save
June 3, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla is day-to-day after hurting his knee in Friday’s game, so the Giants used Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo to get through a 1-run 9th inning on Saturday, with Romo earning his first save of the year. Bruce Bochy told the San Francisco Chronicle that Casilla might be…