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--  作者：gongnn130 --  发布时间：2015-4-29 10:19:06 --  Taman has shown hes not afraid to make a deal involving the No. 1 selection DETROIT -- Joe Nathan expects to fit in just fine in Detroit -- and now the Tigers dont have to face the closer who has dominated them more than perhaps any other in baseball. cheap nfl jerseys . Nathan agreed with Detroit on a two-year contract with a club option for 2016, enabling the Tigers to accomplish one of their main objectives this off-season by adding one of the games most accomplished closers to the bullpen. The three-time defending AL Central champions announced the deal Wednesday, two days after trading right-handed starter Doug Fister to Washington. Terms were not disclosed. "Why would I come here?" Nathan asked rhetorically. "I think the question is, why wouldnt I? This team is ready to win. Theyre ready to win now. ... Its not just about getting to the post-season. For me, its about getting to the big one." Nathan, who turned 39 last month, has never pitched in the World Series. He had 43 saves in 46 chances for the Texas Rangers last season. Its been a busy off-season already for Detroit, which traded slugger Prince Fielder to Texas for Ian Kinsler in a move that, coupled with the trade of Fister, gave the Tigers more financial flexibility. Detroits bullpen was unsettled for much of last season. Joaquin Benoit eventually performed well as the closer, but he is now a free agent. "A very big part of what we were trying to accomplish was to get a closer," general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "This was always a goal of ours." Nathan posted a 1.39 ERA last season, then declined a $9 million option that would have kept him with the Rangers. Nathan wanted at least a two-year agreement, and the Tigers were willing to give it to him. Now that Mariano Rivera has retired, Nathan is baseballs active leader with 341 saves. Hes pitched for San Francisco, Minnesota and Texas -- and hes been particularly dominant when facing the Tigers, converting all 36 of his save chances with a 1.44 ERA. Thats more saves than any other pitcher has against the Tigers. Nathan even helped hand Detroit one of its most crushing losses in franchise history -- he pitched in relief when the Twins beat the Tigers in extra innings of a one-game playoff for the 2009 division title. "Probably the best game that Ive ever been a part of," Nathan said. "Sorry to bring it up." Nathan missed the 2010 season with the Twins following surgery on his right elbow. He struggled in 2011 but pitched well for the Rangers the last two seasons. Detroit went into last season without a set closer, and after the Tigers brought Jose Valverde back and that didnt work, they went with Benoit. He finished the season with 24 saves in 26 chances, but in Game 2 of the AL championship series, he allowed a tying grand slam by Bostons David Ortiz that was a turning point in the series. The Red Sox went on to win in six games, rallying against the Detroit bullpen again in the finale. Besides trading Fielder and Fister, the Tigers hired Brad Ausmus to replace manager Jim Leyland, who stepped down. The changes will be clear on the field next season. Dombrowski said Wednesday that Miguel Cabrera will move from third base to first -- a switch that seemed likely from the moment Fielder was traded. The Tigers are hoping Nick Castellanos can take over at third. After trading Fister, the Tigers are prepared to move promising left-hander Drew Smyly from the bullpen to the starting rotation. The bullpen will look a lot different next year, especially since Dombrowski says Benoit is unlikely to be back. Detroit declined an option on right-hander Jose Veras, and the Tigers got left-hander Ian Krol in the deal this week with Washington. Dombrowski said he wouldnt think the Tigers would be involved in any other major moves in free agency, although Detroit has been known to pull off an occasional surprise, whether its a free agent signing or a trade. The general manager was asked if the team is now better positioned to sign somebody to a long-term deal, such as Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer, who won the American League Cy Young Award this year and is a free agent after next season. "Well I wouldnt use any specific names, but Id say -- yes, we are," Dombrowski said. "You try to win in the short term, which were trying to do. Were doing everything we can. But youre also trying to maintain long-term success, so youre always trying to work on both of those things." wholesale jerseys . The top-ranked Czech Republic will visit Canada for a first-round tie Feb. 7-8, 2015. "This will be our first World Group tie and the team knows that no matter who the opponent, it will be a very talented team that is one of the best in the world," Canadas Fed Cup captain Sylvain Bruneau said in a release. nfl jerseys china . -- Canadas Milos Raonic defeated Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France on Saturday to advance to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.The CFLs Canadian college draft is still weeks away but Ben Heenan isnt burning the midnight oil fretting over it. The Saskatchewan Huskies offensive lineman remains the top-ranked prospect for the May 3 draft and is expected to hear his name called when the Saskatchewan Roughriders make the first overall selection. And while the interviews with CFL officials are over and the individual testing complete, the six-foot-four, 310-pound Heenan isnt losing sleep at night wondering where he stands in the draft. "Surprisingly, Ive been able to stay pretty calm about it all," the 22-year-old native of Grand Coulee, Sask., said Friday. "Ive realized at this point Ive done all I could. "Ive put together the best film I could, Ive trained as hard as I could to test the best I could (at CFL evaluation camp). At this point its sitting back and see what team picks me." Foremost on Heenans mind these days is what he controls and thats continuing to get to the gym regularly. This week, though, he also lent a hand at a youth football camp in Saskatoon coaching offensive linemen. "Minor football in Saskatchewan is huge," Heenan said. "Every small town pretty much has a team and thats good to see. "But at this point, though, its really eat, sleep and train with a whole lot of working out." Heenan was a Canada West all-star last season and a second-team All-Canadian after earning first-team honours in 2010. In January, he played in the East-West Shrine game at St. Petersburg, Fla. At first glance, the selection of Heenan would appear to be a slam-dunk for the Riders, especially with the off-season retirement of longtime offensive lineman Gene Makowsky. But the club was active this off-season shoring up its offensive line by adding veterans Brendon LaBatte and Dominic Picard in free agency. Saskatchewan also reportedly has an interest in speedy Wilfrid Laurier receiver Shamawd Chambers, who would certainly fill a need with the off-season departure of slotback Andy Fantuz to Hamilton. Trouble is, with only three picks in the entire draft (also No. 15 to start third round and No. 39 to open the sixth and final round) whoever the Riders bypass wont still be on the board at No. 15. Then again, thats assuming the Riders keep the pick, given GM Brendan Taman has shown hes not afraid to make a deal involving the No. 1 selection. Two years ago, Taman traded up to the top pick to take Queens defensive end Shhomari Williams first overall. wholesale nfl jerseys. "Sure, it (playing for Roughriders) crosses my mind especially where theyll be picking," Heenan said. "But I cant really expect one thing and have something else happen. "Im just going to have to wait and see what happens." If Taman is intent on taking Heenan first overall, hes certainly keeping his cards close to the vest. "That would be a good way to put it," Heenan said with a chuckle. "Ive really not been given too much feedback but it is what it is and when someone picks me Ill look forward to going there." What Heenan is certain about, though, is hes ready to embark on a pro career. "Absolutely," he said. "Im ready to move on and see what its like. "I know its a big step but Im looking forward to it and putting in my time and effort into becoming the best pro football player I can." Heenan participated in the first day of the CFLs evaluation camp in March, finishing second in the bench press (225 pounds 32 reps) before a hip injury prevented him from taking part in the positional drills on the second day. Still, that didnt deter Edmonton GM Eric Tillman, who after the camp said if Taman didnt select Heenan first overall, the Eskimos would take him at No. 2. The hip problem is no longer a concern as Heenan says he recovered fully from the ailment. And thats good considering Heenan will have to be at his best to make the jump from Canadian university football to the CFL, a fact not lost upon the burly lineman. "I know everyone is bigger, faster, stronger and all aspects of the game are amped up," Heenan said. "Im going to have to be able to cope with all that." Heenan says the team that drafts him will not only get a player willing to work hard to continually get better but also one that brings versatility to the fold. While Heenan played guard at Saskatchewan, he can also line up at tackle and is just as comfortable blocking on running plays as he is setting up to take on pass-rushing defensive lineman. "I think (being versatile) does help, especially being a Canadian who can do that," he said. "I think it makes me more valuable and is something teams will see down the road. "As for pass-blocking, Im really comfortable with that and used to it. Wherever they stick me and wherever I get my reps, thats where Ill feel comfortable after a day or two." cheap jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys \' \' \'