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The Nate Robertson Market

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 20, 2010 at 3:39pm CDT

Nate Robertson’s numbers don’t scream ‘deadline difference maker,’ but he could be just that in the right situation. His ERA is 5.10, his WHIP is 1.49 and he is only striking out 5.3 batters per nine, but Robertson could still appeal to contenders. Here’s why:

Contract

Robertson makes $10MM this year, but the Tigers are paying all but $400K of it. The Marlins only owe the lefty $163K before the end of the season, at which point Robertson's contract expires. Salary-wise, he is as cheap as it gets.

Robertson is not close to Type B status, so free agent compensation is not currently a factor. His team will not offer arbitration even if he shoots into Type B territory.

Performance

Robertson's ERA has been better than the league average in only one season, but against lefties, he has actually been quite effective. For his career, the 32-year-old has 7.1 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9. Robertson allows fewer hits against lefties and induces more ground balls (55% ground ball rate vs. LHB, 44% vs. RHB). Like most pitchers, Robertson fares better against batters the first time they hit against him in a game. 

These splits suggest that Robertson could be an effective left-handed specialist in a contender’s ‘pen. There aren't many quality left-handers available and given the high asking price for Scott Downs, Robertson could become a cheap, outside-the-box alternative for teams seeking a lefty reliever.

Asking Price/Availability

The Marlins made Robertson available earlier in the month, according to this tweet from ESPN.com’s Buster Olney.

Interested Teams

  • No teams have been directly linked to Robertson, but the Yankees and Red Sox are known to have interest in left-handed reliever Scott Downs.
  • The Dodgers are interested in pitching and lefty George Sherrill has been a disappointment this season.
  • The Rangers are looking for a left-handed reliever.
  • The Angels could add a second lefty to complement Brian Fuentes.
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  1. BaseballFanatic0707

    15 years ago

    This is probably the only way that he finds his way on to a contending team. It’s a great idea though, and with Marte going down recently for the Yanks, I wouldn’t be surprised for them to explore such an option.

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  2. Tigerfan93

    15 years ago

    Robertson=bust

    Reply
  3. jphenix2002

    15 years ago

    whats the big fuss with this guy? he is horrible, end of story.

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    • HerbertAnchovy

      15 years ago

      He was once very promising.

      Reply
  4. GScott

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers did not demote Sherrill. They placed him on waivers, he cleared, but they have not done anything with him yet. As of now, he is still on the active roster pitching out of the bullpen.

    If torre did a better job using him only against lefties, we wouldn’t even be having this conversaion.

    Reply
  5. fishfan4life

    15 years ago

    Nate should be a long reliever out of the pen….not a starter

    Reply
  6. johnsilver

    15 years ago

    Hard to think anyone wants this guy. I watch an awful lot of the Fish’s games and this guy is just horrible. Looking at playoff teams that need starters/GM’s that are gullible enough to trade for him, the only one that can see is the Mets and Minaya.. Watch it happen…

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  7. fishfan4life

    15 years ago

    He had a terrible start tonight….he does well the first time around then gets shelled after the 2nd inning…bullpen pitcher!

    Reply
  8. Sugar / Azucar ™

    15 years ago

    hey if u live in miami or in florida follow me please @_RespectMySwagg

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