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Joe Nelson Exploring Options
The Marlins did not tender right-handed reliever Joe Nelson a contract on Friday; however, they have not shut the door on the reliever say Joe Frisaro of mlb.com.
"Nelson's agent, Doug Schaer, fielded a few inquiries on Saturday regarding the 34-year-old right-hander, who is now a free agent. Working within a tight budget, Florida was offering about $650,000 for Nelson, who might be able to top $800,000 on the open market. Nelson was a valuable setup man last year, posting a 3-1 record with a 2.00 ERA in 59 games. He also has experience closing."
Despite Nelson being the only player non-tendered by the Marlins, there do not appear to be any hard feelings; however, he shouldn't have much trouble finding a bump in pay from a team with higher payroll. Frisaro lists Kansas City and Boston as potential suitors. Nelson is 34 and lives in the West Palm Beach area.
Juan Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel says Nelson is taking a calculated risk. Both articles note Florida would welcome back Nelson's veteran presence if he were unable to find what he's looking for on the open market.
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The Royals need to get him that way they can fill their vacant sports in the bullpen after trading Ramon Ramirez and Leo Nunez for Coco Crisp and Mike Jacobs.
Posted by: Jarred | December 14, 2008 at 11:16 AM
On my last comment i meant spot**.
Posted by: Jarred | December 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I wonder if the Twins will show any interest? They could use some bullpen help (still), and he was quite effective last year.
Posted by: BadEnoughDude | December 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I just hope the Tigers go after him and at least start to pursue some bullpen arms.
Posted by: dtigerman | December 14, 2008 at 12:04 PM
It's really a shame when under 1M is too much for a reliever who gave you solid numbers like that.
Posted by: bigpat | December 14, 2008 at 12:09 PM
OMG Nats sign him now!!!!!
Posted by: MrMadison | December 14, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Jarred, im pretty sure they just gave a monster contract to Farnsworth to replace Ramirez. I think it would be good for the Sox to bring him in after non-tendering Javier Lopez....there must be a little common interest there
Posted by: Soxfan017 | December 14, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Soxfan017,
The Red Sox offered Javier Lopez a contract. He was not non-tendered.
The question is whose place would Nelson take? Beckett, Lester, Dice K and Wake are givens in the rotation, with either Buccholz, Masterson, or Bowden in the fifth spot. Paps, Okie, Delcarmen, Lopez, Ramirez and probably Masterson are in the 'pen, so that really only leaves on spot. Nelson would be an upgrade over Aardsma if that is the case.
Posted by: elguapo | December 14, 2008 at 03:21 PM
I am almost certain that Lopez was tendered, both the Boston Globe and Herald had him as such, but it would have been nice if they could have found someone to trade him off to beforehand. he has good stats certainly, only seems to give up runs at the most inopportune times.
Joe Nelson is a veteran gamer that would be a nice fit for a contending club, can't see him wanting to compete for a spot with a BP as deep as Boston, but if Boston could find a trade somewhere for a MDC and/or Lopez, it would open up a spot in a hurry.
Aardsma really is in a tough spot with the Sox in 2009 after such a good spot until he got hurt after the all star break and his entire season blew up, have serious doubts he will be on the roster when they break camp unless an injury occurs if roster is as is.
Posted by: johns | December 14, 2008 at 03:56 PM
How did Florida use Nelson this year. I like his stats and his K/BB ratio, but were they in high leverage situations?
I'm just curious because Nelson has been with the Sox organization twice before and this is the first time he has ever appeared on my radar as a guy could make a difference
It seems like he went from organizational depth to quality reliever overnight. Is it merited?
Posted by: elguapo | December 14, 2008 at 04:16 PM
To the Tigers?
Posted by: Rob M. | December 14, 2008 at 06:53 PM
get him Royals I love him, and he's SO!!!! cheap!
Posted by: RoyalsandMariners51 | December 14, 2008 at 06:56 PM
get him Royals I love him, and he's SO!!!! cheap!
Posted by: RoyalsandMariners51 | December 14, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Ummmmm,
Milwaukee!!!!! Let's get on this guy Doug Melvin!
Offer a contract of 1/$925,000 and sign him!
Good reliever the past couple of years and is cheap!
Posted by: craig | December 14, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Nelson was a 7-8th inning guy mainly with Renyel Pinto. He was pretty effective off and on, but it did seem they more often than not used Pinto in that mode. Lindstrom took over the role later on in the season however, but Joe nelson was pretty decent looking I thought.
Posted by: johns | December 14, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Joe come back to KC! I swear i'm gonna kick something if we end up bringing Yabuta back to the pen next year.
Posted by: skim82 | December 16, 2008 at 09:57 PM