Mining for 2nd half saves

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:27 am

Joe Nathan (elbow) pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning, striking out two, for Class AAA Rochester during a rehabilitation outing Saturday. His fastball reached 93 miles per hour.

Two paths for Nathan getting the closer gig...

1. The Twins obviously want Nathan as their closer. They began the year that way. They are paying him 11.5 million to close, not setup. Nathan to close, Capps to set-up.

2. With the Twins having the worst record in the American League, they are likely out of the playoff picture, Capps could very easily get traded to a club like the Yankees or Rangers. Nathan would assume the closer role.

Anyways, the window for acquiring Nathan for cheap (under $30) is quickly closing. Good luck.

[ June 19, 2011, 11:28 AM: Message edited by: Gekko ]

Dub · Post by **Dub** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:38 pm

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gekko:

Joe Nathan (elbow) pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning, striking out two, for Class AAA Rochester during a rehabilitation outing Saturday. His fastball reached 93 miles per hour.

Two paths for Nathan getting the closer gig...

1. The Twins obviously want Nathan as their closer. They began the year that way. They are paying him 11.5 million to close, not setup. Nathan to close, Capps to set-up.

2. With the Twins having the worst record in the American League, they are likely out of the playoff picture, Capps could very easily get traded to a club like the Yankees or Rangers. Nathan would assume the closer role.

Anyways, the window for acquiring Nathan for cheap (under $30) is quickly closing. Good luck. [/QUOTE

Hope your right. I paid $1

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:11 pm

looks like the wheels came off the capp's bus.

Money · Post by **Money** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:19 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

looks like the wheels came off the capp's bus. How about your (honest) FAAB predictions for this week. You seem to understand the market better than anyone.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:34 pm

Originally posted by Money:

quote:Originally posted by Gekko:

looks like the wheels came off the capp's bus. How about your (honest) FAAB predictions for this week. You seem to understand the market better than anyone. [/QUOTE]i'll pm you

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:40 pm

Originally posted by Money:

You seem to understand the market better than anyone. btw, i'm not sure i agree with it, but thank you for the compliment. with such a lackluster season for me, it's a rare sight.

Paul Gromek · Post by **Paul Gromek** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:47 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Money:

You seem to understand the market better than anyone. btw, i'm not sure i agree with it, but thank you for the compliment. with such a lackluster season for me, it's a rare sight. [/QUOTE]come on Mark, you're a top player and have proven it over many seasons. It may be an off year for you but one of your teams is still a good candidate to finish in the money.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:52 pm

Originally posted by Paul Gromek:

come on Mark, you're a top player and have proven it over many seasons. It may be an off year for you but one of your teams is still a good candidate to finish in the money. posts like this make me feel good. i take this stuff very seriously and it's almost like a 2nd job for me (even though i have a real job and a father of two). when any of my teams suck (let alone a whole year), it stings...bad. i'm sure others are the same way.

anyways, thanks for the "pick me up" post. i really do appreciate it.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:08 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by Paul Gromek:

come on Mark, you're a top player and have proven it over many seasons. It may be an off year for you but one of your teams is still a good candidate to finish in the money. posts like this make me feel good. i take this stuff very seriously and it's almost like a 2nd job for me (even though i have a real job and a father of two). when any of my teams suck (let alone a whole year), it stings...bad. i'm sure others are the same way.

anyways, thanks for the "pick me up" post. i really do appreciate it. [/QUOTE]Awwww. How sweet.