Archive for Kevin Jepsen

Playoff Bullpen Dilemma

MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers

 

For now, Mike Scioscia has decided to use both Brian Fuentes and Kevin Jepsen in save situations. This is an unusual situation for the Angels. In the past we have always had a natural progression. In 2002 we had Troy Percival, who made you nervous at times, but always got the job down.

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Closer By Committee With Defensive Subs

Kevin Jepsen

 

Closer by committee seems to be Mike Scioscia’s temporary solution the end of game blunders that previously affected the Angels. Last night Scioscia brought in Kevin Jepsen to face the right hander, Jason Bay, and he struck him out. He then brought in Brian Fuentes to finish out the game. In addition Scioscia brought in Reggie Willits at the end of the game and kept him at left for Juan Rivera. Maybe a message?

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Blown Calls, Closer Controversy, Lazy Rivera

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I know all you Angels fans are hurting this morning, so let’s talk about it. The Angels blew another game to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. I’m not sure if there is something in the air there, but this was disappointing to say the least. It’s not as if we are losing every game there, because last year we had a very good record at Fenway, but when it comes to the close games we can’t seem to finish. So what happened?

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New Look Angels

Take a look at some of the Los Angeles Angels 2009 roster changes made by manager Mike Scioscia.

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Arredondo Sent Down for Jepsen

Read how sending down middle reliever Jose Arredondo and calling up Kevin Jepsen may help the Angels in the long run.

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