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Baltimore Orioles: Jim Johnson’s struggles costing team down the stretch
Johnson has been scratching his head a lot this season, after shining in 2012 (Photo: Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun) Oy vey. There could not be a worse time for Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson to...
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What can the Baltimore Orioles do about closer Jim Johnson?
After blowing just three saves in 54 save opportunities last season, Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson has blown nine saves in 2013, including his last three. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume / Getty...
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Despite battling, Baltimore Orioles lose game and series to Yankees
Johnson’s mistakes once again cost the O’s a valuable game in the standings (Photo: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) The Baltimore Orioles lost a heartbreaker to the New York Yankees, 6-5, on Thursday...
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The Oakland A’s acquire five new players in 24 hours
The first week of December has been a busy one for Billy Beane and the rest of the Oakland A’s organization when it comes to trades and acquisitions. In 24 hours, Beane was able to acquired five...
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Oakland A’s rumors: Are they done?
From the very beginning of December, the Oakland A’s have been busy making moves that will hopefully help the team in the 2014 season. What was even more surprising to many was that the Athletics made...
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Looking at the Baltimore Orioles closer situation
It seemed more than certain earlier this week that the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles had traded closers. The O’s sent Jim Johnson to the A’s, and then it seemed like they were going to sign...
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Oakland A’s: Top three new additions
The Oakland A’s had a busy December with multiple trades and acquisitions. With so much action happening all at once, it was hard to tell which moves would benefit the team and which would not. So, of...
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The Oakland A’s add to their bullpen with O’Flaherty
Eric O’Flaherty On Wednesday, the Oakland A’s made yet another deal with a pitcher. This time it was with 28-year-old Eric O’Flaherty. O’Flaherty played with the Atlanta Braves last year until mid-May...
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Oakland A’s 2014 bullpen preview
The Oakland A’s bullpen is looking stronger than ever going into spring training this year. With some great new additions and reliable favorites from last year, most batters are not going to want to...
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A shaky outing for Oakland A’s new closer Jim Johnson
Jim Johnson During the offseason, the Oakland A’s acquired former Baltimore Oriole and closer Jim Johnson to replace the 2013 closer Grant Balfour. To say Athletics nation was extremely excited about...
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Oakland A’s: The 3 things that went wrong this week
The Oakland A’s have had a rocky start to the regular season. Between the rainy weather and some disappointing outings, Athletics fans are beginning to questions how successful that A’s will be this...
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How the Oakland A’s will make the playoffs
It has been said since the start of spring training that the Oakland A’s are going to win the American League West for the third year in a row this season. But why is it going to be so easy for them to...
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Who should be the closer for the Oakland A’s?
Now that Jim Johnson is no longer the closer for the Oakland A’s, manager Bob Melvin is going to use a slew of relievers to close each game depending on the matchup. This will include Dan Otero, Luke...
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Fantasy Baseball: The closer carousel
The closer carousel is wild. Already, this early in the season, many closers have lost their jobs or faced injuries. In fantasy baseball, saves are typically hard to come by. In many leagues, every...
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Oakland A’s trade rumors: Jim Johnson edition
Jim Johnson The Oakland A’s 2014 appointed closer at the beginning of the season was Jim Johnson. However, due to his poor performance, he was demoted after only eight games. The Athletics agreed to...
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Oakland A’s: The last wrinkle in the starting rotation
The Oakland A’s have made some major changes to their starting rotation recently, which included the addition of Chicago Cubs pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel. However, when a pitcher is...
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What is Tommy Milone’s future with the Oakland A’s?
Tommy Milone When the Oakland A’s acquired Chicago Cubs pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel, left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone was bumped from the starting rotation and sent straight down to...
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Detroit Tigers: Jim Johnson? Really?
It’s no secret the Detroit Tigers are gunning for a World Series championship. Jim Johnson is headed to the Detroit Tigers on a Minor League deal, but will he turn it around after this season’s Major...
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Atlanta Braves: Jim Johnson Last Brave Likely to be Traded
The Atlanta Braves have already traded Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson, so they aren’t likely to sell many more players according to ESPN’s Jim Bowden. Julio Teheran and Cameron Maybin would take a dream...
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