Nationals claim LHP Slaten off waivers

Nov 5, 3:42 pm EST

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WASHINGTON (AP)—The Washington Nationals have claimed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten(notes) off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Slaten, who will turn 30 before the start of next season, is a middle reliever who spent most of 2009 at Triple-A Reno, going 3-2 with nine saves and a 3.09 ERA in 39 appearances.

He had a 7.11 ERA with no decisions in 11 appearances with the Diamondbacks this season.

He is 3-5 with a 3.68 ERA in the majors since 2006, all with Arizona.

Updated Nov 5, 3:42 pm EST
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  1. Nick P
    1. Posted by Nick P Fri Nov 6 7:52pm EST

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    Good luck with this bum. A lefty who can't get lefties out. Where does that fit into MLB? And he has no faith in his own stuff, which means he walks or falls behind EVERYBODY. The only outs he gets are loud outs.

    You'll be booing this guy by his 2nd appearance. Nice guy, don't get me wrong, but is THE WORST lefty reliever I've seen pitch in my life. I figured we would outright him during the season. He didn't even get the September 40 man roster call up. He is AWFUL. Don't let his stats fool you. He benefited from a 2007 season where nobody knew who he was or what he had. Once they figured him out, he was 'T-Ball Slaten.'
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