| 3/14/2013 9:55:00 AM |
Description: Even Frank Francisco (elbow) is ready to anoint Bobby Parnell the closer. After throwing off a bullpen mound for the second time Wednesday, he motioned to Parnell's locker and said "he is the closer." SOURCE: New York Post | Insight: Parnell had a solid season in 2012 (5-4, 2.49 ERA) and even had an opportunity to close a few games last year. Meanwhile, Francisco had a 5.53 ERA in 42 1/3 innings and is no lock to be ready for Opening Day. He's not ready to appear in spring training games yet. | | |
| 2/12/2013 2:33:00 PM |
Description: New York Mets manager Terry Collins told WFAN he wants reliever Bobby Parnell to be the team's closer. | Insight: Parnell had a solid season in 2012 (5-4, 2.49 ERA) and even had an opportunity to close a few games last year. With Frank Francisco currently shut down with an elbow problem, Parnell has a good chance to grab the closer role and keep it with a good sprin and early season effort. | | |
| 1/17/2013 8:44:00 PM |
Description: Thursday the Mets came to an agreement with reliever Bobby Parnell on a new one-year, $1.7 million deal. | Insight: By doing so, the two sides were able to avoid arbitration. Parnell had a solid season in 2012 (5-4, 2.49 ERA) and even had an opportunity to close a few games. He'll likely open the season as a setup man to closer Frank Francisco (5.53, 23 saves). | | |
| 9/28/2012 5:36:00 PM |
Description: The Mets will utilize Bobby Parnell in the closer role for the final week of the season, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com. | Insight: Frank Francisco (elbow) hasn't been ruled out for the season yet but it's unlikely he returns. Parnell has a 2.64 ERA in 64 2/3 innings this season. | | |
| Cold | 7/17/2012 10:54:00 PM |
Description: New York closer Bobby Parnell blew the save Tuesday night as the Mets fell to the Nationals 5-4 in extra innings. | Insight: Parnell (2-2, 3.19) has followed up a streak of nine scoreless outings in a row by blowing saves in each of his last two appearances. If Parnell continues to struggle like this he could quickly lose his grasp on the closer's job. | | |
| 6/24/2012 8:04:00 PM |
Description: Mets reliever Bobby Parnell will be used as the team's closer until Frank Francisco returns from the disabled list. | Insight: Parnell (1-1, 3.30 ERA) recorded six saves last year so this role isn't completely foreign to him. He's second in the National League in holds this season with 15. | | |
| 8/16/2011 11:07:00 AM |
Description: Youngster Bobby Parnell is expected to take over the closer role for the New York Mets. | Insight: Parnell has a 95+ m.p.h. fastball and 49 strikeouts in 39.2 innings, but his August ERA is 6.43 in six appearances. While the Mets need to find out if he can fill the closer role, you'll really need to be desperate for saves to put him in your lineup. | | |
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