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#Rays Farnsworth experiencing soreness in his right elbow. Team will know more about his status in a day or two. Opening Day could be iffy.
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Any idea who would be in line for saves behind Farnsworth? I don't see a clear pecking order in that pen, so any intel would be appreciated. -
Peralta unless matchup called for LHP where McGee or Howell was the better call. Peralta can handle both LHP & RHP wellComment
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When is Rodney coming back and any shot?Comment
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Peralta would have to fail/get injured before Farns comes back, Howell will have to struggle, and all before McGee is ready.Originally posted by schlesinj View Post
In a deep mixed or AL only I'd click 'watch' but that's it.Comment
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Expect Joel Peralta, Fernando Rodney and J.P. Howell to receive opportunities to close games. You might see Wade Davis eventually slide back there if Farnsworth's injury turns out to be more than a little issue and Davis adjusts to his new role in the bullpen.
"You know how Maddon is, he goes on matchups," Peralta said. "It doesn't mean you're going to throw the ninth inning every night. . . . I'm assuming I'm probably going to get a chance, so I'm going to be ready for that."Comment
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Last year's saves were Farnsworth 25, Peralta 6, Howell 1, with no injury to Farnsy. So there would have been some splitting up regardless, and now there will be even more.Originally posted by Kevin SeitzerComment
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They don't go to hell, just Los Angeles or Birmingham.Originally posted by Moonlight J View PostComment
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I believe that Farnsworth did miss some time late last season and that is when Peralta picked up most of his saves.Originally posted by Erik View PostComment
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Maddon said they'll go closer by committee until Farnsworth returns (4-6 weeks), unless someone steps up
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Wade Davis enters in the eighth inning in a one run game, dude is getting higher leverage opportunities. Pitching great from the pen too...Comment
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Davis has been sweetComment
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