Who’s next after Rauch, Wolf? (Yahoo! Sports)
Who’s next after Rauch, Wolf? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Diamondbacks find a closer, the Astros baffle everyone and other names are flying around the phone lines.
Phils rally for 6 runs in ninth to beat Mets (AP)
When Jimmy Rollins saw New York reliever Duaner Sanchez come out to pitch the ninth inning instead of starter Johan Santana or closer Billy Wagner, he went straight to the batting tee to stay loose. It didn’t matter that he was due up sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies trailed by three runs. He thought they had a chance.
Church won’t rush back to Mets‘ lineup
Church won’t rush back to Mets‘ lineup Ryan Church said he feels 100 percent, and his post-concussion symptoms haven’t reared their ugly head — in his head — for the past few days.
Manuel confident Sanchez can close
Manuel confident Sanchez can close Mets manager Jerry Manuel doesn’t expect to be without closer Billy Wagner for long, but the skipper has a handful of relievers whom he’s confident in at his disposal while the lefty rests his shoulder.
Pedro likely to pitch Friday
Pedro likely to pitch Friday In need of a starting pitcher this weekend, the Mets appear to be in position to give the assignment to Pedro Martinez.
Wagner’s absence felt in defeat
Wagner’s absence felt in defeat Mets closer Billy Wagner, resting on Tuesday with left shoulder spasms, could do nothing but watch as his squad squandered a three-run ninth-inning lead.
