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10 Days Jared Burton RP MIN, Junichi Tazawa RP BOS, Will Venable OF SD, Ryan Raburn 2B/L... CLE, David Phelps P NYY Comment

Another week, another series of injuries, another series of desperation moves on the waiver-wire. Well that's not quite accurate, but the fact is that my fantasy baseball teams are struggling with injuries, just like many of yours. We're all doing the best we can to piece together a competitive squad until health returns. Here are [...]

Jared Burton RP MIN
12 Days Minnesota Twins Comment

Jared Burton earned his first save of the season Saturday in the Twins' 8-5 win over the Orioles.

Glen Perkins had the night off and Burton stepped in admirably, retiring all three batters he faced. Burton has a 1.69 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 18/5 K/BB ratio in 16 innings this season. He's a decent holds option in fantasy leagues and will vulture saves here and there.

Jared Burton RP MIN
6 Months Minnesota Twins Comment

Twins avoided arbitration with RHP Jared Burton by agreeing to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension.

The Twins will also hold a $3.6 million option on him for 2015. The deal buys out Burton's first year of free agency and also gives Minnesota a chance to keep him around for an additional year. The 31-year-old was a nice surprise in 2012, posting a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances.

Jared Burton RP MIN
6 Months Minnesota Twins Comment

Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports that the Twins are close to a contract extension with right-hander Jared Burton.

The dollar amount isn't yet known, but the extension is expected to run through 2014 and include a club option for 2015. Burton, who is currently due to hit free agency next offseason, posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances in 2012.

Jared Burton RP MIN
6 Months Minnesota Twins Comment

The Twins are considering a multi-year extension for right-hander Jared Burton.

Burton is arbitration-eligible this winter and is likely to see a raise from his $750,000 salary. He posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio in 64 appearances with the Twins and is under team control through the 2013 season.

Jared Burton RP MIN
10 Months Minnesota Twins Comment

Jared Burton notched his third save Tuesday with a scoreless inning against the Orioles.

Burton struck out a batter and walked another. It was his first save since June 25. Glen Perkins set him up with a three-punch-out eighth. Perkins and Burton will continue to share closing duties with Matt Capps on the disabled list into August. As such, the resurgent reliever with a 2.41 ERA is useable in most formats for now, especially if an owner is desperate for saves. Keep in mind that Minnesota wouldn't be averse to trading the reliever if they get an acceptable offer within the next two weeks.

Jared Burton RP MIN
11 Months Minnesota Twins Comment

Jared Burton notched his second straight save Monday with a scoreless inning against the White Sox.

He allowed a one-out walk to A.J. Pierzynski but then got a couple flyouts to end it. Glen Perkins pitched the eight inning before Twins manager Ron Gardenhire turned it over to Burton with the Sox having a couple right-handed batters due up. If Gardy sticks to the matchups, Burton should have a leg up over Perkins for save chance in Minny.

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