How is this involved with the Eddie Guardado trade

Jul. 25, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Eddie Guardado (18) during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The...

Closer Eddie Guardado, left, nailed down the save for the M's

Minnesota Twins closer Eddie Guardado gestures to teammates on the bench after getting the final out against Cleveland Indians' Greg LaRocca...

Eddie Guardado notched his 37th save as the Twins got a pivotal victory over the Chicago White Sox...

Minnesota Twins reliever Eddie Guardado pumps his fist and yells toward catcher A. J. Pierzynski in celebration of his save as...

Eddie Guardado isn't a hard thrower, but he did lead the AL with 45 saves last year...

Eddie Guardado is one happy relief pitcher after he struck out Troy Glaus looking with a runner one...

Minnesota Twins closing pitcher Eddie Guardado reacts after the final out in the ninth inning of Game 5 in Oakland, Calif. The...

Twins closer Eddie Guardado shouts with catcher A.J. Pierzynski after getting the final out in the Twins' victory

Eddie Guardado has warmed to the closing role

Eddie Guardado has excelled in his first full season as a closer

Eddie Guardado, who had 86 saves the last two seasons, bolted for Seattle