Tag: Wesley Wright
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Hector Ambriz struggling; LaTroy Hawkins still hasn’t walked a batter all year
May 10, 2013 New York Mets – Up by 1 run in the 8th inning on Thursday, the Mets went to veteran LaTroy Hawkins for the high-leverage hold. Hawkins surrendered a solo home run, but despite the blown save, the Mets may continue to use him in important late inning spots, as he’s become a…
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Andrew Bailey dealing with bicep soreness
May 3, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Joel Hanrahan came on for the save instead of Andrew Bailey yesterday. After the game, John Farrell said that Bailey was dealing with “biceps soreness” and said he hoped the injury would not keep him out for long. Hanrahan has pitched horribly to start the year, so it is unlikely he…
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Josh Fields is one to watch in the Astros bullpen
April 3, 2013 Houston Astros – The Astros got their first look at their (non-Bedard) bullpen in a loss to the Rangers last night, and it wasn’t pretty, as five relievers combined to give up six runs in three innings. The only reliever to perform well was Josh Fields, who struck out the only batter…
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Random saves all over the place as closers’ arms are rested
October 2, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Phillippe Aumont picked up his second save of the season on Monday. Jonathan Papelbon had pitched in two straight and was unavailable. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Aumont |Bastardo |Papelbon |10/2/12 Pittsburgh Pirates – With Joel Hanrahan and Jason Grilli…
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Jose Valdez rising as Wesley Wright returns to specialist role
September 24, 2012 Houston Astros – Wesley Wright pitched in the 5th inning on Sunday, and isn’t likely to see any more save opps, even if Wilton Lopez is unavailable. These chances will likely go to Jose Valdez, the team’s AAA closer who was called up in September. Hierarchy change: Jose Valdez to Set-up, Wesley…