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Experienced Axford an asset for A’s bullpen
- Updated: April 26, 2016
DETROIT — The A’s overhauled much of the bullpen over the offseason, and they’ve seen positive results in 2016. One of those additions, John Axford, has been off to a particularly strong start.
Entering Tuesday, Axford had pitched 10 scoreless innings, allowing eight hits with five strikeouts.
“We envisioned him being exactly where he is right now,” manager Bob Melvin said of Axford’s performance so far. “Depending on who’s available on a particular day, he could pitch anywhere from seventh to ninth inning, and we’ve even used him for the last out of the sixth. Can’t say enough good things about what John Axford’s done for us.”
Oakland is Axford’s sixth team since 2013, along with the Brewers, Cardinals, Indians, Pirates and Rockies. He tied for the National League lead with 46 saves for the …
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