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Colby Lewis and Derek Holland will take the top two spots, so Darvish can focus on his development and learning to be a pitcher in the MLB. It’s pretty difficult to compete in baseball these days without a bullpen anchored by a good closer. The Rangers...
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They've learned over the years that you just focus every day on what you have to do to win a baseball game. That's what we do and what we're going to do." The Rangers have lost a couple of key players -- most notably starter C.J. Wilson and reliever...
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan delivers in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians during a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. View Photo »
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This club is a perfect fit for myself and my family
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Motte is the Cardinals’ first option for the ninth inning in 2012, but Salas makes for a sturdy fallback and could be thrust back into the pressure cooker in the event of an emergency. Mike Adams - RHP - Rangers The Rangers handed Joe Nathan a...
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ERA + last year….threw 223 innings. I will be shocked if Darvish equals those numbers in his rookie season. I also think that expecting Feliz to settle into the rotation as well as Wilson did is a bit of an overstatement. And then there’s the question...
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All-Star closer Neftali Feliz into the rotation. They have plenty of depth in the minor leagues, as well, with prized prospects Martin Perez, Neil Ramirez, Robbie Ross and Cody Buckel knocking on the door. The Rangers worked feverishly to improve the...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning on September 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 7-6. View Photo »
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We're getting a guy with big-time makeup, big-time pedigree and big-time stuff in Joe Nathan and also moving one of the best arms in professional baseball to the rotation
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Nathan pitched in 48 games for the Minnesota Twins last year -- two seasons removed from ligament-replacement surgery in his right elbow -- and had a 4.84 ERA. The Angels sat back and watched a regiment of closer candidates sign with other teams this...
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Japanese phenom Yu Darvish and the filthy Neftali Feliz bolster the starting rotation. Not much has changed with their explosive lineup. And the bullpen, even without Feliz, should be terrific if closer Joe Nathan’s injury problems are behind him. 4. ...
About Joe Nathan
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Joseph Michael Nathan (born November 22, 1974 in Houston, Texas) is a closer in Major League Baseball who plays for the Minnesota Twins. He bats and throws right-handed, stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m), and weighs in at 220 pounds (100 kg) as of 2007[update]. He started playing baseball as a shortstop in high school, and played... Full Article
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning on September 22, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Mariners 3-2.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan, left, and Michael Cuddyer celebrate after they defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Minneapolis. Nathan picked up the save.
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Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan (36) and Justin Morneau (33) celebrate their 6-5 win against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 10: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning on August 10, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 5-2.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan, left, gets a hug from pitching coach Rick Anderson after Nathan became the all-time Twins save leader reaching 255 saves in the Twins 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan celebrates the final out against the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 5-2.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Pitching coach Rick Anderson #40 and Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins hug following Nathan's 255th save as a Twin against the Boston Red Sox on August 10, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 5-2 and...
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 04: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the eighth inning of the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 4, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan gestures toward the infield in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Nathan earned his 254th save for the Twins, tying him with Rick Aguilera for the club record, as the Twins...
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan sits with his four-year old daughter Riley during the Twins annual family day before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 23, 2011, in Minneapolis. Nathan got his seventh save as the Twins beat the Tigers 4-1.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 20: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning on July 20, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Indians 7-5.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan throws to the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Minneapolis. Nathan had the save as the Twins defeated the Royals 4-3.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 16: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning on July 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 4-3.
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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan pumps his fist after the final out to pick up the save as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 in a baseball game, Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Minneapolis. Nathan, a former All-Star, took over the closer's job replacing the struggling Matt Capps. ...
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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan throws against the Kansas City Royals 4-3 in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Minneapolis. Nathan picked up the save as the Twins won 4-3. Nathan took over the closer's roll from Matt Caps on Saturday.
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan celebrates after throwing out Chicago White Sox's Juan Pierre at first during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 8, 2011, in Chicago. The Twins won 8-5.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 5: Michael Cuddyer #5 of the Minnesota Twins congratulates Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins on the after the top half of the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 5, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rays 3-2.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 28: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning on June 28, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Dodgers 6-4.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan celebrates after striking out Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-4.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan gives up a solo home run to Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, background left, in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 13, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Blue Jays won 2-0.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of their game on April 23, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan yells into his shirt after he was pulled during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, April 16, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays defeated the Twins 4-3.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 12: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of their game on April 12, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twins defeated the Royals 4-3 in ten innings.
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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Joe Nathan throws against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of the Twins' American League home-opener baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, April 8, 2011. Minnesota won 2-1. Nathan recorded a save.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Nathan #36 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning on September 22, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Mariners 3-2.
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