Francisco Out, Feliz In

On Friday, I addressed the Rangers bullpen situation: Frank Francisco has had a rough start to the season. After picking up his first save Monday, he imploded against the Blue Jays on Thursday, giving up 3 runs in two thirds of an inning. He’s got two years worth of performance indicating that he can be [...]

Closer Watch: Week 1

Less than a week into the season and we already have a few closers on the hot seat. Already, 22 pitchers have a blown save, and two have multiple blown saves. So who’s going to turn it around? Who isn’t? Who’s going to take their jobs? We have to start with Baltimore’s Mike Gonzalez. Gonzalez, [...]

2010 Bullpen Preview: AL West

We continue our 2010 bullpen previews with the AL West. Los Angeles Angels: Closer – Brian Fuentes. Setup – Fernando Rodney. Best pitchers – Fuentes. Even after a 48 save season, most are going to be down on Fuentes. And rightfully so, the guy pitched quite poorly. His ERA almost hit 4, and his FIP [...]

Morrow to Blue Jays for Brandon League

UPDATE: Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times says the prospect will not be Brett Wallace. According to Ken Rosenthal, the prospect is likely a pitcher. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Blue Jays have traded reliever Brandon League to the Seattle Mariners for Brandon Morrow. One other prospect was involved in the deal, and [...]

2010 Bullpen Preview: AL East

Not a busy day in the baseball world Friday, so I decided to start my 2010 bullpen previews in the AL East. New York Yankees: Closer – Mariano Rivera. Setup – Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, David Robertson? Best pitcher – Rivera. Rivera is as good ever. In 2009, Rivera’s ERA was under 2 for the [...]