AccuScore Closer Report - 8/19

submitted by jleeaccuscore 8 days ago (http://accuscore.com/articles/m...)

The landscape of bullpens continues to change. St. Louis has an intriguing decision to make soon between a rookie and a playoff hero. Both Cleveland and Oakland have found new closers while Pittsburgh is on the verge of getting its own stopper back from injury.
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Categories (43): MLB, Adam Wainwright, Chris Perez, Jason Isringhausen, Francisco Cordero, Jensen Lewis, Masahide Kobayashi, Rafael Perez, Kyle McClellan, Ryan Franklin, Brad Lidge, Trevor Hoffman, Francisco Rodriguez, Billy Wagner, More...

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MLB Injury Extra: Replacements (Week 14)

submitted by DanatSS on July 03, 2008 (http://www.screamingsports.com/...)

Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is more...
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Categories (25): MLB, Eric Byrnes, Hideki Matsui, Juan Pierre, Magglio Ordonez, Elijah Dukes, Luke Scott, David DeJesus, Marcus Thames, Troy Percival, Grant Balfour, Brandon Morrow, Matt Thornton, Arizona Diamondbacks, More...

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The Unnatural: A Writers Spring Training Tryout

submitted by General_Zod on March 23, 2007 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/...)

ESPN the Magazine columnist Neil Janowitz wrote a hysterical article ablut his experience as a non-roster invitee to Brewers spring training. It's definitely worth the read, I was cracking up at work vizualizing his experience. Also I was shocked to see how cool most of the players were. There's more...
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Categories (9): MLB, Jeff Suppan, Grant Balfour, Derrick Turnbow, Bill Hall, Geoff Jenkins, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB Other

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Fantasy Rundown: Bruce Almighty

submitted by jleeaccuscore on June 02, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/f...)

Jay Bruce had a spectacular debut week in Cincinnati, and should be a top fantasy option for the rest of the season. He wasn't the only top prospect reaching the big leagues however as Oakland called up Carlos Gonzalez. Elsewhere in this edition Ken Griffey Jr. nears a milestone, Bartolo Colon more...
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Categories (44): MLB, JD Drew, Gabe Gross, Danny Haren, Howie Kendrick, BJ Ryan, Maicer Izturis, Clay Buchholz, Bartolo Colon, Albert Pujols, Chase Utley, Jeff Keppinger, Armando Galarraga, Joel Zumaya, More...

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Percival back on the shelf

submitted by mysportsrumors on May 28, 2008 (http://mysportsrumors.com/blog/...)

During today's game Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Troy Percival fell on the mound while throwing a pitch. He officially left the game because of tightness in his hamstring, thou the official type of injury hasn't been announced yet. The pitcher will undergo an MRI and then be re-evaluated by team doctors more...
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Categories (12): MLB, Dan Wheeler, Al Reyes, Grant Balfour, Troy Percival, Tampa Bay Rays, Fantasy, Player News/Analysis, Team News/Analysis, Rumors, Injuries, Transactions

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Zobrist returning to Triple-A

submitted by johnnyhair on May 30, 2008 (http://www.tireball.com/behindt...)

With the recent injury to Troy Percival the Tampa Bay Rays needed to add a few relievers and one of them came at the expense of position player Ben Zobrist.The team announced it had called up 30-year old reliever Grant Balfour. (not be be confused with Ball-four which is what he does on the mound) more...
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Categories (8): MLB, Willy Aybar, Grant Balfour, Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays, Player News/Analysis, Team News/Analysis, Transactions

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Back on the Job

submitted by jleeaccuscore on July 22, 2008 (http://accuscore.com/articles/f...)

The All-Star break was last week, but several players are finally getting back to work. Troy Percival and J.J. Putz came off the disabled list over the weekend while other closers are having their own injury issues. And what does the presence of Ray Durham in Milwaukee mean for Rickie Weeks?
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