The San Francisco Giants saw their even-year postseason magic vanish Tuesday night as their bullpen melted down.But perhaps no one took it harder than a pitcher who never saw the mound.
Santiago Casilla, who lost his closer job in mid-September, was never even called to warm up
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"I never had that moment before during five years here," Casilla told the San Jose Mercury News. "I had a little struggle. But everybody [in the bullpen] has had their bad moments. I think they forgot all the great moments I've had here. I've pitched a lot in the playoffs and done my job. I know I am a good pitcher."
Casilla, 36, was part of the Giants teams that won World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014, and had served
http://www.nflredskinsofficialshops.com/robert-griffin-iii-jersey_c-399.html as the team's primary closer since midway through the '14 season. All with the Giants, with one win in 2012 and four saves in 2014. He has never blown a postseason save.Casilla had nine blown saves this season, tied for the most in the majors, to 31 saves. And he was part of the Giants' biggest problem as they went from owning the best record in baseball at the All-Star break to battling for a wild-card spot.
