JOHN AXFORD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Booing John Axford Isn’t Really Wrong (But It Is Pathetic)
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Listening to yesterday’s Brewers/Pirates game on the radio, it was pretty hard to ignore fans turning on John Axford, who took the loss after giving up four runs in the eighth inning. Given the circumstances, reports like this one by Adam McCalvy indicate Axford was pretty magnanimous about the whole thing:
“Fans are fans,” Axford said. ...
Just How Broken is John Axford, Really?
Monday afternoon, the Brewers were leading the Cubs 7-2 going into the bottom of the ninth. Brandon Kintzler took the mound, but after three straight batters reached base, he was replaced by Jim Henderson. Henderson allowed a little bit of damage, but he successfully slammed the door, picking up a save. Henderson pitched in part because John Axford threw 18 pitches on Sunday. Henderson...
Brewers sticking with Axford -- for now
MILWAUKEE -- It was only a matter of time before the question got asked. Has Ron Roenicke had any thoughts of changing closers?
Due to a tired bullpen, John Axford came out for the 11th inning Sunday after working a scoreless 10th. Following a leadoff double by Diamondbacks shortstop Cliff Pennington, Wisconsin native and pinch hitter Eric Hinske belted a curveball to center for...
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April 08, 2013
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Rank Relief: John Axford gets the hook
A familiar face has fallen to us this Sunday afternoon. And if John Axford somehow stays in the “closer” role much longer I have a feeling we’ll become well acquainted. Axford came in to the game in the 10th and actually completed a clean inning. Just like at the poker table sometimes you just have to take a profit and get the hell out of there – and if Axford works...
Axford not concerned with recent velocity dip
MILWAUKEE -- Searching for any clue as to why his velocity has dipped in his first two outings of the season, Brewers closer John Axford went to the video tape.
He pulled up side-by-side video from this season and successful outings from 2012 and 2011.
"Nothing looks different," Axford said. "It's the same. The arm slot is the same going back to 2011, same leg...
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April 05, 2013
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Axford struggling to utilize usual assets
MILWAUKEE -- John Axford sat at his locker and even cracked a joke to lighten the mood.
What he couldn't do is explain what just happened. With Thursday off, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke gave Axford work in the ninth inning with Milwaukee trailing 4-3.
The Brewers' closer gave up three runs on five hits - including two home runs - while recording just two outs in Milwaukee...
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April 04, 2013
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Axford just misses on perfect Oscars night
A fair warning for those planning on having a prediction pool for next year's Academy Awards: Don't invite John Axford, because he'll win.
An avid movie buff and a former film major at the University of Notre Dame, Axford has been making his predictions for the Oscars public since 2010 and was almost perfect Sunday night.
The Milwaukee Brewers' closer went 14 of...
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February 25, 2013
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John Axford signs pregnant Brewers fan’s baby bump (Picture)
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher John Axford has joined an elite club. Not all professional athletes will get the opportunity to sign a baby bump before their careers end, but Axford was recently given the privilege courtesy of a Brewers fan named Kristin Corcoran. As you can see from the above photo that Concoran shared on Twitter on Monday, Axford was a good sport and signed her belly...
Axford avoids arbitration, gets big raise
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and closer John Axford have agreed to a one-year, 5 million contract to avoid salary arbitration.
According to Axford's agents at the Beverly Hills Sports Council via Twitter, the right-hander who will be 30 years old on Opening Day, will have incentives in his contract, as well.
The 5 million is a significant pay raise from the 525,000 Axford...
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January 18, 2013
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SORRY I MISSED YOU...
Brewers closer leaves funny note
After blowing his first save in his last 50 tries, Brewers closer John Axford left a note for the media about having to run to the hospital to be with his wife for the birth of their child.
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