Category Archives: Joe Nathan

Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota’s All-Star Closer Opts for Tommy John Surgery

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s official, the Minnesota Twins will be without All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the 2010 campaign. Nathan elected to undergo Tommy John ligament replacement surgery today after feeling continued pain and discomfort following a bullpen session with pitching coach Rick … Continue reading →

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Eddie Guardado Released by Washington. Is a Minnesota Homecoming Next?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Eddie Guardado, known largely for piling up strikeouts, was given his walking papers today. The Washington Nationals released the veteran Southpaw after two less-than-stellar exhibition performances. Guardado posted an ERA of 18.00 in just two innings of work this spring. … Continue reading →

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Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota Closer Tears Elbow Ligament, Twins Look to Plan B

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Joe Nathan reportedly has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. At best, it’s partially torn and he’ll be able to avoid surgery and pitch through the pain this season, albeit with a seriously diminished skill-set due to the injury. At worst, … Continue reading →

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Joe Mauer Tops Minnesota Twins All-Decade Team

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As the first decade of the 2000s comes to a close, it seems like a fine time for a little reflection. The Twins have arguably been one of baseball’s best franchises during the past decade. Largely under the watch of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, All-Decade Team, American League, Awards, Baseball, Brad Radke, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Francisco Liriano, Jason Kubel, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Scott Baker | Leave a comment

Trading Joe Nathan, the Mistake the Twins Can’t Afford to Make

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Twins cannot afford to trade Joe Nathan. Period. Not now. Not later this offseason. Not at any point before next year’s trade deadline, if at all. Despite the battalion of pitch-fork wielding commentators storming Bill Smith’s gate (read: email … Continue reading →

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Good Cuts: Twins’ Morneau and Nathan Go Under the Knife

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins offseason got off to a dubious start this week as two of the team’s perennial All-Stars, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan both underwent “cleanup” surgeries. Luckily both Nathan and Morneau are expected to be ready and healthy … Continue reading →

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Trio of Minnesota Twins All-Stars Urge Front Office to Pull the Trigger

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As the clock continues ticking toward the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, it is becoming apparent that fans of the Minnesota Twins aren’t alone in their desire to see the front office make a move. Last weekend, in the midst … Continue reading →

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