March 7, 2013
New York Mets – Frank Francisco’s elbow inflammation will not be healed come opening day, Terry Collins said earlier this week. “It’ll be Bobby [Parnell],” said Collins. “And you know what? He can take that job and run with it.” Parnell has gotten several chances to “run with it” in the past and has never come through, but it sounds as if he’ll have the opportunity to keep the job if he performs well early on. Hierarchy change: Bobby Parnell to Closer, Brandon Lyon to Set-up, Josh Edgin to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |UpdatedNYM |Parnell |Lyon |Edgin |Parnell |3/7/13 |Francis(INJ)|
Cincinnati Reds – All signs point to Aroldis Chapman heading to the rotation. Even Mike Leake, who has pitched well so far this spring, told the Dayton Daily News that he thinks Chapman will win the 5th starter’s spot. Jonathan Broxton will close, while Sean Marshall sets up. Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to Closer, Sean Marshall to Set-up, Jose Arredondo to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |UpdatedCIN |Broxton |Marshall |Arredondo |Broxton |3/7/13
Detroit Tigers – A decision has not yet been made on Bruce Rondon’s role this season, though his spring struggles have led to rampant speculation that the Tigers will trade for a closer. For now, Rondon is still the best candidate to enter the season as the stopper, but a few good spring outings would certainly put everyone at ease. No hierarchy change.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |UpdatedDET |Rondon |Coke |Benoit |Rondon |3/7/13
