JUNICHI TAZAWA RUMORS
Junichi Tazawa’s Shaky Outing Shouldn’t Cause Too Much Concern, Although Reliever More Fit for Setup Role
BOSTON — Junichi Tazawa hasn’t even had a save opportunity since being named the Red Sox’ temporary closer. Yet he’s already facing questions about his ability to handle the ninth-inning role.
Tazawa, who was named Boston’s closer in the absence of Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan, entered Saturday’s game in the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2. He quickly got ahead...
Hanrahan Goes Back on DL, Tazawa will be Red Sox Closer
As the month of April ended, all seemed well in Red Sox Nation. The hometown team had one of the best April’s in franchise history, and the only minor concern was the closer situation with Joel Hanrahan on the Disabled List. Less than two weeks into May, and the closer situation, and the Red Sox performance has taken a turn for the worst.
Joel Hanrahan struggled right out of the...
Junichi Tazawa is the Red Sox's New Closer
With Andrew Bailey and Joel Hanrahan on the disabled list, Red Sox Manager John Farrell said Tuesday that the team will go with right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa as closer for now. Hanrahan left Monday's nights game in the middle of the ninth inning with tightness in his forearm after he blew his second save of the season. Red Sox called up 23-year-old Allen Webster...
Tazawa Named Closer With Hanrahan Injury
John Farrell said on MLB Network Radio that Junichi Tazawa, not Koji Uehara, will be the Red Sox closer for the time being. Here is what he said:
Farrell: “We’d look to close Tazawa, keep Koji in the 8th inning role he’s been in. Fortunately we have some depth internally”
— MLB Network Radio (@MLBNetworkRadio) May 7, 2013
Joel Hanrahan, the assumed closer with Andrew...
And this week's closer is...
Junichi Tazawa will assume closing duties for the Red Sox.
Ben Whitehead
Contributing Writer
During his weekly appearance on MLB Network Radio (@MLBNetworkRadio), Red Sox manager John Farrell explained how the setup and closer role will look while Andrew Bailey (15-day DL; right biceps strain) and Joel Hanrahan (strained right forearm) deal with their injuries.
“We’d look...
Junichi Tazawa to Close for Red Sox in Joel Hanrahan’s Absence, John Farrell Says
The next Red Sox pitcher in line for saves has been named.
Junichi Tazawa is the third Red Sox reliever named closer in this young 2013 season. Red Sox manager John Farrell told Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio that Tazawa will close while Joel Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey deal with injuries. Bailey was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday, and Hanrahan hurt his arm in the ninth...
Junichi Tazawa could be the ace the Red Sox have been searching for
If you look closely to the Red Sox pitching staff you could find one hidden gem, without much fanfare.
26 year old Junichi Tazawa is now three years removed from Tommy John surgery, and maybe he is the ace the Sox have been searching for.
Back in 2007 Craig Shipley and Jon Dibble of the Red Sox were the first scouts to see Tazawa in an industrial league in Japan. One game they...
Junichi Tazawa Provides Consistent Relief in Final Series to Take Home Final Amica Pitcher of the Week Award
The dust has settled on the 2012 Boston Red Sox season and following a three-game series with the Yankees that saw the Sox get outscored 28-7, it is one of the Sox' relievers who earns this week's recognition. Junichi Tazawa has been one of the Red Sox' best relievers out of the bullpen in 2012 and his performance this past week was exactly what they needed. Appearing...
Junichi Tazawa Has Evolved Into Reliable Reliever After Long Road From Tommy John Surgery
BOSTON -- Junichi Tazawa just wanted his health back. After missing the 2010 season and the majority of 2011 -- as a result of Tommy John surgery -- Tazawa entered spring training this season hoping to last a full year without any setbacks. He's received his wish and much more. Despite a few trips between Boston and Pawtucket, Tazawa has developed into a key piece of the Red...
Red Sox send Tazawa down to minors
Even though Junichi Tazawa did not give up any runs in the 6 1/3 innings of relief he worked for the Boston Red Sox this season, he was sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, when the Red Sox recalled shortstop Jose Iglesias from Pawtucket. Iglesias, 22, is 2-for-6 in 10 career Major League games, all with the Red Sox last season. He was batting .200 for Pawtucket this...
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