Joe Nathan has opted to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2010 season and leaving his future as an elite closer in question. While the rest of the fantasy world goes sorting through the middling relievers who could fill the role in the early weeks of the season like Jon Rauch, Matt Guerrier, and Jose Mijares, you may be better served to look at the long-term solution.
Anthony Slama, a 26-year-old righty who was the Twins 39th round selection back in 2006, has proven over the past two years that he has the stuff to be a successful closer in the minor leagues. He’s saved 54 games while compiling a minor league career 1.87 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 13.3 K/9. If those numbers don’t leap off the page at you I’m not sure what will.
Granted, he has his neg ...
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