(01-31-2017 02:51 PM)stever20 Wrote:  saw the Nats signed Joe Nathan to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. I love the move- as even if he's not the closer(which I seriously doubt)- he would be able to help whoever the closer is adjust to that role.

Agree it's a good move, but since he (probably) doesn't answer your closer question, who will?

And welcome back to the thread!

(01-31-2017 05:30 PM)Brookes Owl Wrote:  

(01-31-2017 02:51 PM)stever20 Wrote:  saw the Nats signed Joe Nathan to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. I love the move- as even if he's not the closer(which I seriously doubt)- he would be able to help whoever the closer is adjust to that role.

Agree it's a good move, but since he (probably) doesn't answer your closer question, who will?

And welcome back to the thread!

i'd guess Treinen or Kelley.

will be interesting to see that part of the nats team. really one of the only weaknesses they've got.

(01-31-2017 09:32 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(01-31-2017 05:30 PM)Brookes Owl Wrote:  

(01-31-2017 02:51 PM)stever20 Wrote:  saw the Nats signed Joe Nathan to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. I love the move- as even if he's not the closer(which I seriously doubt)- he would be able to help whoever the closer is adjust to that role.

Agree it's a good move, but since he (probably) doesn't answer your closer question, who will?

And welcome back to the thread!

i'd guess Treinen or Kelley.

will be interesting to see that part of the nats team. really one of the only weaknesses they've got.

Yeah, but a real glaring one. And one that will be even worse come playoffs (although seems like Nats would make a trade if they get to mid Summer and closer is a problem).

It seems we've lost swoosh (he's no longer a mod and hasn't posted in months), but I wonder what he'd say about the Dodgers signing Sergio Romo. If he was coming in to close I'd be worried but as a set up man, probably a good signing.