Bobby Parnell to close for the last week of the season

September 28, 2012

New York Mets – Bobby Parnell just picked up his 6th save of the season.  Earlier today, the Mets said that Parnell would close for the last week of the season, so he might be good for one or two more save chances.  Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Closer, Jon Rauch to Set-up.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Parnell |Rauch |Edgin |Francisco |9/28/12 |Francis(INJ)|

Bobby Parnell to share save chances in New York

September 28, 2012

New York Mets – After Jon Rauch gave up a 2-run HR in the 9th inning on Thursday, Bobby Parnell got the last two outs for his fifth save of the season.  With Frank Francisco likely done for the year, Rauch and Parnell will split opportunities in the season’s final week.  No hierarchy change.

 |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Rauch |Parnell |Edgin |Francisco |9/28/12 |Francis(INJ)|

 
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1. Javier Lopez, San Francisco Giants – Javier Lopez and Sergio Romo continue to share the 9th inning role for the Giants.
2. Bobby Parnell, New York Mets – With Frank Francisco on the shelf, Jon Rauch and Bobby Parnell will split save chances in the season’s final week.