April 7, 2013
Chicago Cubs — It seems that Carlos Marmol is finally done as the Cubs closer after giving up two home runs in the ninth to lose to Atlanta. Although Dale Sveum pointed out that Kyuji Fujikawa also pitched poorly on Saturday night, and offered Shawn Camp and James Russell as potential alternatives, we believe the Cub most likely to land in the closer role is the longtime Japanese relief ace. Hierarchy change: Kyuji Fujikawa to Closer, Shawn Camp to Set-Up, James Russell to 2nd in line.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |UpdatedCHC |Fujikawa |Camp |Russell |Fujikawa |4/7/13
Chicago White Sox — The Sox turned to Jesse Crain in a very important spot in the eighth inning on Saturday, and it seems that he has moved ahead of Matt Lindstrom in Chicago’s bullpen. Hierarchy change: Jesse Crain to 2nd in line, replacing Matt Lindstrom.
|Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |UpdatedCHW |Reed |Thornton |Crain |Reed |4/7/13
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Ronald Belisario, Los Angeles Dodgers –– Brandon League and Kenley Jansen have each pitched in two straight games.
2. Matt Belisle, Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt has thrown twice in a row.
