As the World Series wrapped up, and talk turned to Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson potentially leaving as a free agent, whispers of closer Neftali Feliz filling that void began to get louder. News of Joe Nathan signing a two-year contract worth $14.5 million all but assures the speculated move of Feliz to the rotation happening in 2012. What can be expected of both players this coming season?
Nathan missed the entire 2010 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March of that year. He didn't immediately bounce back when returning to the bump in 2011, and struggled to get hitters out before landing on the disabled list at the end of May. Prior to his disabled list stint, he threw 15.1 innings and tallied a 7.63 ERA, 1.70 WHIP with a 5.28 BB/9 and 8.80 K/9. Brutal numbers for the former All-Star. Things went much better for him after returning to the Twins. He reduced his ERA and WHIP to 3.38 and 0.89 respectively, and fined tuned his control sporting a pris...
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Fantasy Baseball 365:
PLAYERS:
Joe Nathan,
Neftali Feliz,
CJ Wilson,
Brandon Morrow
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays
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