http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Matt_Capps FantasySP / MLB / Matt Capps Copyright 2009 634845 The Pirates offered Capps to the Brewers in exchange for J.J. Hardy, according to an American League source, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/634845 634845 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:36:12 EDT rotowire.com 9 days 16 hours 5 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/634845 Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette cites "an American League source" that says the Pirates offered Matt Capps to the Brewers in exchange for J. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/631893 631893 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:08:12 EDT rotoworld.com 11 days 1 hours 33 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/631893 Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports the Atlanta Braves may be interested in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/618132 618132 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:08:01 EDT kffl.com 18 days 4 hours 33 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/618132 News: Pirates closer Matt Capps recorded his first save of October and 27th of the season at Cincinnati on Friday, allowing one hit and recording one strikeout in one scoreless inning. He had only two saves in September. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/562386 562386 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:24:28 EDT CBSSports.com 49 days 16 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/562386 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Matt Capps earned his 27th save of the season Friday, Oct. 2. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/562283 562283 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:40:02 EDT kffl.com 49 days 17 hours 1 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/562283 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps plans to revert back to his old repertoire next season by throwing a lot of fastballs. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/560966 560966 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:56:01 EDT kffl.com 50 days 4 hours 45 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/560966 MLB.com is reporting that the Pirates plan to use Matt Capps in the closer's role in 2010 unless he is traded in the offseason. Capps has struggled in 2009, posting a 5.91 ERA and blowing five saves.

Our View: The Pirates may try to move Capps during the winter, but they may not be able to get any value for him after his awful 2009 season. His ERA is at 7.30 since July 12, and he hasn't been dominant at all as the team's closer. He may be better suited for a setup role, but if he stays in Pittsburgh he will be closing again next season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/553300 553300 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:16:01 EDT fanball.com 54 days 2 hours 25 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/553300 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps will head into spring training as the closer, according to general manager Neal Huntington. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/553135 553135 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:32:01 EDT kffl.com 54 days 4 hours 9 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/553135 Despite his struggles this year, Matt Capps will head into spring training next season as the Pirates' closer. Capps has a 5.91 ERA, 167 WHIP and five blown saves through 56 appearances this season. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552997 552997 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 9:52:14 EDT rotoworld.com 54 days 5 hours 49 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552997 Pirates GM Neal Huntington expects Capps to start the 2010 season as the team's closer, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552981 552981 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 9:44:13 EDT rotowire.com 54 days 5 hours 57 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552981 Despite his struggles this year, Matt Capps will head into spring training next season as the Pirates' closer. Capps has a 5.91 ERA, 167 WHIP and five blown saves through 56 appearances (53 1/3 innings) this season. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552977 552977 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 9:40:15 EDT rotoworld.com 54 days 6 hours 1 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552977 The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps allowed three runs in the ninth inning Sunday, Sept. 27, but came away with the win. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552905 552905 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 9:00:03 EDT kffl.com 54 days 6 hours 41 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/552905 News: The Dodgers went ahead 5-2 by scoring three runs in the top of the ninth Sunday against Pirates RP Matt Capps (4-8), however, Capps was bailed out and got the win after Pittsburgh scored four times in the bottom of the inning. The Pirates brought in their closer, Capps, to pitch the ninth, but he immediately gave up singles to James Loney, Ronnie Belliard and Russell Martin to put the Dodgers ahead. After Orlando Hudson bunted the runners up and pinch-hitter Manny Ramirez was intentionally walked, second baseman Brian Bixler threw late to the plate trying to get pinch-runner Juan Castro on Rafael Furcal's grounder. Robinzon Diaz's passed ball allowed the third run of the inning to score. Capps was charged with three runs (two earned) and three hits. He walked one and struck out one in one inning. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/551746 551746 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:37:15 EDT CBSSports.com 54 days 21 hours 4 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/551746 Matt Capps allowed three runs (two earned) in the ninth inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, but his offense bailed him out. The Buccos responded with four in the bottom of the frame en route to a 6-5, walk-off win.

Our View: Capps earned the win Sunday, but his record now stands at an unsightly 4-8. He also owns an ERA just below six on the season and is a risky fantasy play, even if you really need saves. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/551609 551609 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:56:02 EDT fanball.com 54 days 21 hours 45 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/551609 The Pirates plan to tender arbitration-eligible Matt Capps, Zach Duke and Ronny Cedeno contracts. Also possibly eligible is Jeff Karstens, who might get Super-Two status. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/549193 549193 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:04:16 EDT rotoworld.com 56 days 3 hours 37 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Matt_Capps/549193