Steve Popper of the the Bergen Record reports that Matt Capps is expected to re-sign with the Twins. It's not being reported anywhere else, so we'd hold off on etching this one in stone. Capps suffered through a rough 2011 season that saw him blow nine saves, but he's been reliable in the past and the Twins might view him as their best option for the ninth inning now that Joe Nathan is out of town.

Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun reports that the Blue Jays have contacted the agents for free agent closers Matt Capps and Francisco Cordero. The Blue Jays have cast a wide net in their search for a closer, even exploring trades for Huston Street of the Rockies and Andrew Bailey of the Athletics. Elliott writes that Heath Bell is "the best fit for the Jays as he is the best on the market," though the level of their interest isn't clear. The 34-year-old right-hander is reportedly seeking a three-year deal.

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Matt Capps' agent Paul Kinzer said he hasn't heard from the Mets since the general managers' meetings earlier this month. The Mets had previously told him that they had "possible" interest, but they are playing their offseason plans pretty close to the vest. We should learn a lot more over the next week as teams prepare for the Winter Meetings. As for Capps, he has drawn interest from multiple teams this offseason, including the Angels, Red Sox and Twins.

Matt Capps will not be offered arbitration by the Twins. Capps earned $7.15 million this season while posting a disappointing 4.25 ERA, nine blown saves and a 34/13 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings. While the Twins didn't want to risk the chance that he would accept arbitration, they are still interested in bringing him back at a lesser salary. The new CBA bumped Capps from a Type A to a Type B free agent and while the Twins didn't offer him arbitration, they would receive a sandwich pick if he signs with another team.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan acknowledged Tuesday that he hasn't dismissed bringing Matt Capps back as closer. "Yeah, he'd be an option," said Ryan. "We know he had a difficult year last year, but he certainly was good two years ago." Capps, 28, posted a 4.25 ERA and blown nine saves this season, but the Twins might be willing to give him another chance now that Joe Nathan has signed with the Rangers. According to John Shipley of The Pioneer Press, the two sides spoke Tuesday morning.

Matt Capps' agent Paul Kinzer said Monday that the Mets have expressed interest in his client. The Twins are also expected to attempt to re-sign him. Capps' agent suspects that the 28-year-old right-hander will be able to find a ninth-inning gig, but he failed in that role with Minnesota and New York isn't going to fork over closer-type money.

The Twins have expressed interest in re-signing Matt Capps. Capps' agent Paul Kinzer said Monday that new Twins general manager Terry Ryan recently reached out expressing his interest. Capps, 28, posted a 4.25 ERA and 34/13 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings with the Twins this season. He went 15-for-24 in save opportunities and lost his closer's job to Joe Nathan after the All-Star break. Kinzer said he has received "lots of calls" on Capps, though we imagine he'll likely go where he'll have the best chance at closing games again. That probably won't happen in Minnesota.

Matt Capps has been removed from the closer role in favor of Joe Nathan. It's about time. Capps blew his seventh save on Friday when he gave up a two-run homer to the Royals' Eric Hosmer. Capps will head back to setup and middle relief carrying an unimpressive 4.76 ERA over 39 2/3 innings.

With the Twins milking a 1-0 lead against the Royals in the ninth inning on Friday, Matt Capps blew his seventh save, serving up a two-run homer to rookie Eric Hosmer. That should about do it for Minnesota's beleaguered "stopper," who is now the not-so-proud owner of a 4.76 ERA through his first 39 2/3 innings over 38 appearances this season. Rather amazingly, his most recent strikeout came on June 27, which was nine appearances and 7 2/3 innings ago. Joe Nathan is a good bet to take the mound in the Twins' next save situation.

Matt Capps pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday against the White Sox to record his 14th save of the season. Capps needed just six pitches to dispose of the White Sox in order to finish off the 8-5 win. Despite being removed from his last two save chances, it's pretty clear that, at least at the moment, Capps is still at the top of the pecking order for saves in Minnesota. Joe Nathan tossed a scoreless eighth inning in front of him Friday and would likely take over if Capps hits another rough patch.