The Twins will be in the hunt for the AL Central title down the stretch, giving Capps ample opportunities to close out games. Fantasy owners have to be thrilled with the move and should have Capps starting in all formats heading.

Capps, aged 26 was caught offguard by this sudden exchange of players, even after his superb performance in match against Atlanta Braves where they won by 5-3. As he is moving towards National Park he is felling different emotions. On one hand he is feeling excitement about joining a new team.

Matthew Dicus Capps (born September 3 1983 in Douglasville Georgia nicknamed. The Mad Capper is a Major League Baseball closer who is currently playing for the Minnesota Twins. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville where he lettered in football basketball cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU. He possesses a noteworthy slider and a 97 mph 156 km/h fastball and has excellent command of both.

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