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knoxfire30
You must not remember the circumstances of Rauch leaving the whitesox, while they may look to add to the bullpen and specifically get closer help, rauch has no chance at factoring into those plans.
Dave_Gershman
I say he signs with Texas
Bryz
Two things:
1. Some bloggers (I believe Aaron Gleeman may be the most notable one) believe that the Twins overreacted a bit to Rauch’s struggles, which led to the Capps/Ramos trade.
2. Rauch’s lack of appearances was caused more because of Gardy’s strict usage of him as a closer (only in save situations and when he needed some work) than minor injuries.
Dave_Gershman
When you are in danger of not winning your division in late july but are close to the top, there is no reason not to add a bullpen arm. Especially if he throws hard and has closing expierence. It also helps when pretty much no one in your pen throws harder than 95 at hardest (Jesse Crain)
vtadave
The suddenly-deep pocketed Twins (new park) seem highly likely to offer Rauch arbitration. Seems like a no-brainer really considering his Type B status. Of course if he were a Dodger, an arb offer would never happen.
BravesRed
I want Jon Rauch in a Braves uniform next season. He’s at the top of my list for any FA reliever Braves have a chance to sign. He’s a veteran and I think will be a better setup guy than Saito was. He’s not a closer, but can be a very good reliever.
TapDancingTeddy
Something not mentioned above is that Rauch is consistent and can be a workhorse. He had two seasons with Washington where he had more than 85 appearances, followed by two years where he was traded around and had 74 and 75 appearances. Both his arm and his psyche survived that.
jumano
Why would’nt the Yankees select Rauch to replace the possibility of Wood moving on as a full time closer? I do understand the lefty/righty situation,but any none of the Yankee right hander set up people blew anyone away.
TapDancingTeddy
I’m sure he’ll be in the mix when Cashman goes over what he wants to do. Whether or not the Yankee bullpen improves will have almost as much to do with their 2011 as improving their starting pitching.
The_Porcupine
He’s a good guy for a contending to sign and lengthen their bullpen. Someone like the Phillies, Rockies. Both of those teams would also afford some save opportunities since their closers are injury prone. If he is looking strictly to close, I think he’ll have a hard time finding a job.