April 29, 2012
Los Angeles Dodgers – Josh Lindblom pitched the 8th last night and has been used recently in close game situations in the later innings. Scott Elbert started the 9th because there were two lefties up and it looks like he will be used more as a situational lefty. Ultimately Javy Guerra came on and gave up the go ahead runs. No closer change yet but it will be interesting to see who gets called on for the next save opportunity. Hierarchy change: Josh Lindblom to 2nd in line, replacing Scott Elbert.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedLAD |Guerra |Jansen |Lindblom |Guerra |4/29/12
Boston Red Sox – Vincente Padilla came on to record the last out in the 8th with a 1 run lead last night. He has had a couple good appearances since his 5 run meltdown and has re-established himself as a late innings option for the Red Sox. Hierarchy change: Vicente Padilla to 2nd in line, replacing Junichi Tazawa.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedBOS |Aceves |Morales |Padilla |Bailey |4/29/12
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Dodgers – Javy Guerra threw 22 pitches giving up the go ahead runs last night and Mattingly may want to give his a closer a mental break on Sunday. Mattingly also may be finally ready to make the move from Guerra to Jansen. Either way there is a pretty good chance that Jansen is brought on for the save if there is an opportunity.
