Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:36:23 -0700

Detroit Tigers RP Joe Nathan said his arm felt livelier during his appearance Thursday, April 17, after he dealt with dead arm earlier in the month. "My velocity is what it's going to be, but moreso I was locating where I wanted to. But it did feel like it was a lot livelier. There's different 91s, different 92s, but today, at least finishing pitches, it felt like it was jumping out of my hand better," Nathan said.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:59:35 -0700

Detroit Tigers RP Joe Nathan blew the save against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, April 9, allowing three runs in the ninth inning.

Fantasy Tip: Nathan is trying to pitch through a "dead-arm" phase, which explains his rough outings of late. Although it's always tough to bench one of your closers this early in the season, this would be a situation that would warrant it. There's no indication that Brad Ausmus is considering any kind of committee approach, but if he does, Al Alburquerque, Phil Coke and Joba Chamberlain would likely be involved.

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| Source: ESPNLosAngeles.com - Anthony Witrado

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:46:42 -0700

Detroit Tigers RP Joe Nathan (arm) said he's dealing with a "dead arm" right now. "Unfortunately there's no secret to getting through it quicker," Nathan said. "It's just one of those things that will hit guys throughout the course of a year and you never know when it is going to be or how long it is going to last but all you can do is continue to throw and throw through it and, hopefully, one day you come there and the ball is coming out of your hand a lot cleaner and with a little more zip on it." Nathan has allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings this year and blew his first save chance April 2.

Fantasy Tip: The Tigers haven't given any indication that they'll shut Nathan down, but don't be surprised if he's rested during the team's next save chance. Al Alburquerque and Phil Coke could be used if that's the case.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Brian Manzullo

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:22:57 -0800

Detroit Tigers RP Joe Nathan will make $9 million next year and $10 million in 2015. His deal includes a $10 million option for the 2016 season with a $1 million buyout. He's guaranteed $20 million.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:38:31 -0800

Detroit Tigers RP Joe Nathan will receive around $20 million as part of his two-year deal with the team.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Tigers | Joe Nathan agrees

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:52:51 -0800

The Detroit Tigers agreed with free-agent CL Joe Nathan (Rangers) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Fantasy Tip: Nathan had a great year with the Rangers last season with a 1.39 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 43 saves in 46 opportunities. One thing you shouldn't overlook, though, is his declining strikeout rate. It was 11.67 in 2009 before his elbow injury, and it dipped to 10.91 in 2012 and 10.16 in 2013. At 39 years old, it's fair to expect it to dip a little more this year. However, he'll have ample save opportunities in Detroit. He has been great in Comerica Park with a 1.52 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP lifetime.

The Rangers will likely look to Neftali Feliz or Joakim Soria to fill their closer void. Both are coming back from injuries and have been high-end closers in the past. Both have the potential to be again.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 08:17:02 -0800

The Detroit Tigers are close to signing free-agent CL Joe Nathan (Rangers).

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:47:21 -0800

The New York Yankees are currently engaged in talks with free-agent OF Carlos Beltran (Cardinals), OF Shin-Soo Choo (Reds), SS Stephen Drew (Red Sox), OF Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox) and SP Hiroki Kuroda (Yankees), while eyeing RP Joe Nathan (Rangers) and Japanese import P Masahiro Tanaka. The team is doing so while pressing their own star, 2B Robinson Cano, for a meeting soon to figure out whether there is a chance the two sides can narrow a sizeable gap in their contract figures.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 15:55:28 -0800

The Detroit Tigers have mutual interest in free-agent RP Joe Nathan (Rangers). Nathan has the Tigers high on his wish list.

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| Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 10:35:17 -0800

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels indicated the team likely will not re-sign impending free-agent RP Joe Nathan this offseason.

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| Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Jeff Wilson