To some extent, the club is still using a closer by committee, but Eduardo Sanchez has emerged as the chair of that committee. He's recorded four saves in four opportunities. Pitching coach Dave Duncan said Wednesday that when Sanchez is not available -- and that will happen sometimes, as the club will be careful with the 22-year-old -- he would prefer to turn to Mitchell Boggs or Fernando Salas in the ninth inning.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
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The pecking order in the Cardinals' bullpen is getting clearer.
To some extent, the club is still using a closer by committee, but Eduardo Sanchez has emerged as the chair of that committee. He's recorded four saves in four opportunities. Pitching coach Dave Duncan said Wednesday that when Sanchez is not available -- and that will happen sometimes, as the club will be careful with the 22-year-old -- he would prefer to turn to Mitchell Boggs or Fernando Salas in the ninth inning.
To some extent, the club is still using a closer by committee, but Eduardo Sanchez has emerged as the chair of that committee. He's recorded four saves in four opportunities. Pitching coach Dave Duncan said Wednesday that when Sanchez is not available -- and that will happen sometimes, as the club will be careful with the 22-year-old -- he would prefer to turn to Mitchell Boggs or Fernando Salas in the ninth inning.
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