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River Ave. Blues ยป Update: Yankees have interest in Joe Nathan

Update: Yankees have interest in Joe Nathan

November 21, 2013 by Mike 33 Comments

What Went Right: 2013 Draft
Update: A-Rod's appeal hearing concludes

Thursday: The Yankees do indeed have legitimate interest in Nathan, according to Mark Feinsand. They are going to focus on more pressing needs (rotation, offense in general) first before circling back around for big money bullpen help, however.

Sunday: Via Andy McCullough: The Yankees have “had contact” with free agent right-hander Joe Nathan. They are seeking a late-inning reliever to pair with David Robertson in the wake of Mariano Rivera’s retirement, and they’ve already shown interest in free agent Grant Balfour as well. It figures they would at least touch base with the market’s top available closer at some point.

Nathan, who turns 39 on Friday, pitched to a 1.39 ERA and 2.26 FIP in 64.2 innings for the Rangers this season while going 43-for-46 in save chances. Following a slight hiccup in 2011, he’s rebounded to be his usual self following Tommy John surgery in 2010. Nathan is probably going to get a pricey two of three-year contract this winter (Tigers?) and that doesn’t really fit into New York’s budget. As with Javier Lopez, it’s good they did their due diligence, but money might be an obstacle.

What Went Right: 2013 Draft
Update: A-Rod's appeal hearing concludes

Filed Under: Asides, Hot Stove League Tagged With: Joe Nathan

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