Thornton, Matt

- Relief Pitcher, Chicago White Sox

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AL
Age	33
Bats or Throws	Left

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Reviewed by ewagner25
March 07, 2010
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If your roster affords the ability to carry a non-closer reliever, Thornton could be a nice source of extra strikeouts, even if he doesn't get a chance for saves. In terms of potential save opportunities, there are perhaps stronger options, but few can match Thornton's production in ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. 4-2-2.70-1.10-75 in 70 IP

Positives / Upside	Thornton has now produced two straight stellar seasons as Bobby Jenks' setup man. He offers strong strikeout totals - last year he came in at a career best 10.8 SO/9 - and he is stingy with allowing baserunners. Should Bobby Jenks, who is coming off a down year, falter or go down with injury, Thornton figures to be next in line for save opportunities.
Negatives / Downside	The biggest negative for Thornton is simply that he lacks a clear path to the saves that would give him indisputable fantasy value. Even if Jenks does go down, there are other options like Scott Linebrink and J.J. Putz on hand who could get save chances if Ozzie Guillen decides he'd rather have Thornton available in the middle innings.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	449