With Jonathan Papelbon signing with the Phillies, the next big name closer signing is that of Joe Nathan who signed a 2 year, $14 million deal with the Rangers. With the loss of Nathan, the Minnesota Twins lose their all-time career saves leader.
Nathan's durability is in question.
The deal sends Neftali Feliz, who saved 72 games over the past two seasons, into the Rangers’ starting rotation where he will be more valuable in real baseball, but likely less valuable in fantasy baseball. Moving Feliz to the rotation means that the Rangers are likely not going to be able to sign C.J. Wilson who is testing the free agent waters.
Nathan, 37, had received interest from 10 teams and received firm offers from six. After sitting down with general manager Nolan Ryan, he decided to make the move to Texas. At 37, the decision to play for a contender played a big part in his decision.
“The Twins were a team we loved, my family loved being with,” Nathan said. “At the same time, I fel...
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November 22, 2011
