| Thu Jun 24 2010 | 17:01 | M's sign Red Sox cast-off RHP Joe Nelson | ||||
Mariners signed RHP Joe Nelson to a minor league contract. | ||||||
Nelson, 35, will get started at Triple-A Tacoma and attempt to work his way back to the majors from there The right-hander posted a 9.72 ERA in eight appearances this season out of the Boston bullpen. | ||||||
| Mon Jun 21 2010 | 15:04 | Joe Nelson elects to become a free agent | ||||
Joe Nelson has elected to become a free agent. | ||||||
The right-handed reliever was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after opening the season with a 9.72 ERA over his first eight appearances. At age 35, he may have trouble latching on with another club. | ||||||
| Wed Jun 16 2010 | 14:51 | Joe Nelson clears waivers | ||||
Joe Nelson, who was designated for assignment last week, has cleared waivers and has until Friday to accept a minor league rehab assignment. | ||||||
Nelson indicated last week that he may retire if he cleared waivers, but he may have changed his mind with the benefit of a few days to clear his head. The 35-year-old right-hander tallied a 9.72 ERA over eight appearances with the Red Sox. | ||||||
| Source: Joe McDonald on Twitter | ||||||
| Fri Jun 11 2010 | 18:30 | Joe Nelson could opt for retirement | ||||
Joe Nelson, who was designated for assignment on Friday, said he may retire should he clear waivers. | ||||||
"I'll be going to the beach with my kids and the wife and trying to be a real dad for a couple of days," said Nelson. "I'm sure Monday I'll pick up a baseball and throw it around, but for the next couple of days I'm going to enjoy life and not being a baseball player for a couple of days." Nelson posted a 9.72 ERA over eight appearances with the Red Sox. | ||||||
| Source: Providence Journal | ||||||
| Fri Jun 11 2010 | 15:51 | Red Sox designate RHP Nelson | ||||
Red Sox designated RHP Joe Nelson for assignment. | ||||||
Nelson surrendered nine runs in 8 1/3 innings for the Red Sox. He can still get strikeouts with his changeup, but his fastball is below average and his command has been awful the last couple of years. | ||||||
| Wed May 19 2010 | 15:56 | Red Sox call up Joe Nelson | ||||
Red Sox purchased the contract of RHP Joe Nelson from Triple-A Pawtucket. | ||||||
Nelson was signed to a minor league contract by the club in February and posted a 2.49 ERA over his first 16 relief appearances with the PawSox. The 35-year-old right-hander tallied a 4.02 ERA over 42 appearances with the Rays last season. He'll contribute in middle relief. | ||||||