Octavio Dotel

In my latest article for The Hardball Times, I take a look at Don Mattingly and Octavio Dotel's career. These two guys don't have a lot in common, except that their luck for participating in the World Series is staggeringly awful.To read the article, CLICK HERE.Read Full Story

Octavio Dotel has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only club that was offering him the chance to be a closer. The deal was completed Thursday and it includes an option for 2011. The 36-year-old Dotel hasn't been a closer since 2007, when he had 11 saves for Kansas City. He had one save the past two seasons as a setup man for the Chicago White Sox, going 3-3 with a 3.32 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 62 1-3 innings last year. Dotel has 83 saves since breaking into the...Read Full Story

The Orioles continue to look for arms for their bullpen and have been in contact with the agents of Octavio Dotel. Dotel would be perfect for the Orioles because he has closer experience, something the Orioles are looking for. Last season, Dotel was 2-1 with a 4.11 ERA and 11 SV. He hasn't had much chance to show his stuff in the closer spot, but would definitely help the Orioles depleted bullpen. Also, the Orioles are looking to add a backup catcher and have talked with free agent Rod...Read Full Story

Since Chris Durbin spurned the Pirates for the Phillies, the Pirates have picked up their pursuit for pitcher Octavio Dotel. A source close to the Pirates told me that the Pirates would like to fortify their bullpen sooner rather than later and that they have their eyes on Shawn Chacon and Octavio Dotel. However, another source told me that they have already engaged in talks with Octavio Dotel this week and hope to sign him before baseball offices close for the week between Christmas and New...Read Full Story

Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closer report for week 18. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs. The trade of Matt Capps to Minnesota installed him as the new closer and moved Jon Rauch to a set up role. Capps has gone almost two months since blowing a save back on June 6th. The Washington Nationals will go with a committee of Drew Storen , Ty Clippard and Sean Burnett , although Storen is the name to own in keeper and...Read Full Story

On last night’s edition of NYBD Radio we recapped the Yankees first half to kick off the show. I relayed some information to NYBD by our Yankees sources. It appears the Yanks are looking at Octavio Dotel and Kerry Wood as potential arms to add to their bullpen. We were told Dotel, with wood a distant second, is the object of their desire. No deal is imminent, but the wheels are starting to turn. We were also told that Joakim Soria would be too expensive (multiple prospects) and Nationals...Read Full Story

Octavio Dotel is on the verge of an unusual record. Original post: Dotel set to pitch for Tigers, 13th MLB teamRead Full Story

Here is a look at the closer report for week 5. It contains all of the most recent closer news, plus the current closers and the current handcuffs. Despite players getting injured every season when throwing temper tantrums, it seems like the lessons never really sink in. Case in point was Ryan Madson who was placed on the disabled list with a broken toe after kicking a folding chair last week and will now require surgery. With Brad Lidge not ready to return to his role as closer, 38-year...Read Full Story

As ye Legend followers know, we try to throw up original content as frequently as our day jobs allow. However, once in a while, well, dumps happen. Here are a few of the things causing our eyebrows to furrow this morning. VOLS LOSE We were watching this game in the first half. Tennessee was by far the superior team. They should have played their uptempo game and run a young, not very poised Kentucky team out of the building. Such is what you do to prove you're an elite top 10 team worthy of...Read Full Story

Octavio Dotel, he of the 10.61 ERA and 2 blown saves for the Pittsburgh Pirates is a new dad. But Yahoo's Andy Behrens isn't quite sold that Dotel was helpful with the delivery: Octavio Dotel was... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Follow on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/bobsblitzRead Full Story