JOE NATHAN
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*Congratulations to Joe Nathan on becoming the all-time saves leader for the Minnesota Twins. Joe surpassed Rick Aguilera last night by locking down the win over the Red Sox. I've always liked Joe. Ev...
Posted on 8/11/11 at 11:22 AM
TWINS: Nathan new saves king of Minnesota closers 
Joe Nathan became the Twins' all-time saves leader Wednesday night, locking down a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox with a 1-2-3 ninth inning that moved him past Rick Aguliera with 255 saves in a Minnesota uniform.
By John Shipley , August 11, 2011
TWINS: Nathan replaces Capps as Twins closer
Former All-Star Joe Nathan will take over the closer's job for the Minnesota Twins, replacing the struggling Matt Capps. Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire announced the switch before Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
By Associated Press , July 16, 2011
TWINS: Rehab over, Mauer to return to Twins lineup Friday
Joe Mauer's return to the Minnesota lineup has been set for Friday. Mauer finished his minor-league rehabilitation assignment by facing teammate Joe Nathan in a live batting practice session in Florida on Wednesday. He hasn't played for the Twins since April 12, plagued by weakness and soreness in his legs and throwing shoulder.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2011
TWINS: Nathan on disabled list with forearm inflammation
The Minnesota Twins placed Nathan on the disabled list after Saturday's game, and on Sunday team trainer Rick McWane said that David Altchek, the surgeon who performed Nathan's Tommy John procedure last March, was not too concerned when the team spoke with him about Nathan's injury.
By Kelsie Smith , May 31, 2011
MLB: Twins put Nathan on DL with sore elbow
The Minnesota Twins have decided to place right-handed reliever Joe Nathan on the disabled list due to soreness in his surgically repaired elbow. He said he's prepared to miss between 10 days and a month.
By Dave Campbell , May 28, 2011
TWINS: Joe Nathan flashes old form in ninth against Indians
With a seven-run lead against Cleveland in the ninth inning Saturday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire gave Joe Nathan a closing opportunity -- and Nathan responded as if he had a point to prove.
By Ray Richardson , April 23, 2011
TWINS: Nathan out as Twins closer
Matt Capps is taking over as the Minnesota Twins closer so Joe Nathan can work on regaining his form in non-save situations as he comes back from elbow surgery.
By Associated Press , April 17, 2011
Minnesota Twins: Nathan gets back on the mound
By La Velle E. Neal III , March 01, 2011
Twins' Nathan keeps up elbow-surgery comeback
Joe Nathan is moving closer to regaining his closer role with the Minnesota Twins, throwing outside off a mound for the first time since reconstructive right elbow surgery nearly a year ago.
By Associated Press , February 16, 2011
TWINS: Nathan recovering well from Tommy John surgery
Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan says his surgically repaired elbow is feeling good and he hopes to be ready to go on opening day.
By Jon Krawczynski , January 28, 2011
VIKINGS: Childress with Favre mirroring Twins' dealings with Joe Nathan?
Remember when relief ace Joe Nathan suffered what was diagnosed as a "significant tear" of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, and the Twins said they would let Nathan throw a bullpen session to see if he could pitch despite the pain and damage? It seemed crazy at first, but the Twins were playing it smart.
By Bob Sansevere , October 26, 2010
Coming off surgery, Twins' Nathan shooting for normal '11 spring training
When Joe Nathan learned last March he needed Tommy John surgery, he sought the counsel of players who had been through the common ligament-replacement surgery. All were encouraging, but the one who made him feel the best was Billy Wagner.
By John Shipley , October 20, 2010
Twins: Search for Nathan's replacement continues
It’s looking more and more like just one Minnesota Twin will not be enough to take Joe Nathan’s place.
By Jon Krawczynski , March 28, 2010
Nathan opts for season-ending surgery
Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan finalized his decision to undergo season-ending elbow surgery Sunday, leaving the Twins pondering replacement candidates, including Francisco Liriano.
By Joe Christensen , March 22, 2010
Minnesota Twins: Cardinals’ Carpenter knows the risks that Nathan faces
While the Twins cling to a sliver of hope that closer Joe Nathan can pitch in 2010, they also don’t want him to jeopardize 2011.
By Joe Christensen , March 11, 2010
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