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• On Deck: Get A Move On, Barry

  Published: July 27, 2007, 11:02 am

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Barrybonds, Bob Costas, Bob Dupuy, Bobcostas, Bobdupuy, Boof Bonser, Boofbonser, Bud Selig, Budselig, Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Luis Castillo, Luiscastillo, On Deck, Ondeck, Paul Byrd, Paulbyrd, Rick Vanden Hurk, Rickvandenhurk, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter, Walt Jocket

  Filed under: Indians, Twins, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals, GiantsOn Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsSan Francisco Giants (43-57) vs. Florida Marlins (48-55)-ESPN 10:15PM Est.Seriously, Barry, this is getting old. Yes, I'm enjoying all the banter between you and Bob Costas as much as everybody else, but I'm getting

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• Twins Players Aren't Happy Castillo Is Gone

  Published: July 31, 2007, 8:42 am

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Luis Castillo, Luiscastillo, Terry Ryan, Terryryan, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  that's not a positive," [Joe] Nathan said. "You know, I don't think there's one guy in this clubhouse that looks at the move as something that helped our team.""These guys might have a plan, you never know," center fielder Torii Hunter said. "I don't think they've just given up. You probably have to lose one guy to make something happen. And

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• Walters On Morneau, Santana, Nathan

  Published: September 9, 2007, 12:19 pm

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins

  it wouldn't be anything like Joe Mauer's 4/33 deal. The Twins are expected to make a five-year offer to Johan Santana but they might have to go to six to get something done.  Santana gets a full no-trade clause for 2008 if he finishes top three in the Cy Young voting this year.  Otherwise he can choose 12 teams he can't be traded to.

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• Johan Santana Would Accept a Trade

  Published: October 2, 2007, 9:00 am

  Tags: J Pierzynski, J Pierzynski, Boof Bonser, Boofbonser, Buster Olney, Busterolney, Francisco Liriano, Franciscoliriano, Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Johan Santana, Johansantana, Jose Reyes, Josereyes

  if the Twins managed to get Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser, and Francisco Liriano from the Giants for A.J. Pierzynski, what could they get for Santana?One of the deals I read about this morning on Buster Olney's blog centers around the Twins sending Santana to the Mets for Jose Reyes. That would be the very definition of a blockbuster trade, but I'm

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• Torre's Status Will Influence Rivera

  Published: October 10, 2007, 3:33 pm

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Mariano Rivera, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees

  a salary in his next deal is Joe Nathan.  Nathan will be well underpaid at $6MM next year; he's arguably the game's best closer.  From 2004-07, Nathan has a 1.94 ERA and 11.3 K/9 in 282.3 innings.  He's also got 160 saves over that four-year span.  If given an extension window, would the Yankees part with a Robinson Cano this

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Bonds, Nathan, Barrett

  Published: October 10, 2007, 3:11 pm

  Tags: Aramis Ramirez, Barry Bonds, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Daryle Ward, David Eckstein, Detroit Tigers, Joe Nathan, Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim, Michael Barrett, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, St Louis Cardinals, Steve Trachsel

  trade the $6MM super-closer Joe Nathan.  Teams would line up for him, and Pat Neshek wouldn't be a bad replacement. Do you think Michael Barrett could be a free agent bargain?  Rosenthal talked to one exec who feels this way, and it is a good point if he can bounce back to .280/.350/.480 for five million bucks.

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• Twins Hot Stove: Hunter, Nathan

  Published: October 25, 2007, 2:58 pm

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter

  field to their advantage. Joe Nathan's $6MM option for '08 will be picked up, a no-brainer if there ever was one.  Nathan and the Twins will discuss a contract extension as well.

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• Twins To Pick Up Nathan’s Option

  Published: October 26, 2007, 10:19 am

  Tags: Joe Nathan

  $6 million option on closer Joe Nathan’s contract. Nathan will be a free agent in 2009. Nathan converted 37 of his 41 save opportunities in 2007, while going 4-2 with a 1.88 ERA in 68 appearances. Nothing against Billy Wagner, but I would move heaven and earth to get this guy at the end of next year. I’m sure plenty of other teams

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• Twins Exercise Nathan's Option

  Published: October 29, 2007, 2:00 pm

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins

  Smith - the Twins exercised Joe Nathan's 2008 option for $6MM today.  Nathan will earn about half the salary he's worth, but we haven't heard any complaints from him. The two sides have talked on and off about an extension for some time now.  I have to think 4/40 would be the bare minimum home team discount Nathan would

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• Rosenthal's Latest: Cabrera, Haren, Barrett

  Published: November 11, 2007, 5:34 pm

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Dan Haren, Florida Marlins, Gio Gonzalez, Joe Blanton, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Josh Fields, Michael Barrett, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

  trade both Johan Santana and Joe Nathan now.  Rosenthal says that philosophy is gaining some steam in the organization.  Both Santana and Nathan are only under contract for one year, but both are signed well below market prices.  That means that any mildly competitive team could entertain the notion of acquiring one of them for a

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• Morning Tidbits

  Published: November 23, 2007, 9:47 am

  Tags: C J Henry, Joe Nathan, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers

  are talking with closer Joe Nathan about a contract extension. Nathan has one year left on his deal, and could price himself out of the Twins range. No word on the number offered. C.J. Henry was a 2005 first-round draft choice of the Yankees. After a rough introduction to the pros, Henry was sent to the Phillies in 2006 as part of the

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• Morning Tidbits

  Published: November 23, 2007, 9:47 am

  Tags: C J Henry, Joe Nathan, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers

  are talking with closer Joe Nathan about a contract extension. Nathan has one year left on his deal, and could price himself out of the Twins range. No word on the number offered. C.J. Henry was a 2005 first-round draft choice of the Yankees. After a rough introduction to the pros, Henry was sent to the Phillies in 2006 as part of the Bobby

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• Santana Counters Twins' Offer

  Published: November 22, 2007, 11:19 am

  Tags: Boston Red Sox, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins

  Hartman was correct - Joe Christensen confirms today that the Twins did offer Johan Santana a five-year, $93MM deal (18.6MM annually).  The pact was designed to top Carlos Zambrano's by $1.5MM.  Problem is that Santana isn't 1.6% better than Zambrano.  He's a lot better than Z.  Santana countered by asking for $126MM,

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• Rosenthal’s Latest Rumors

  Published: November 28, 2007, 3:57 am

  Tags: Carlos Gomez, Erik Bedard, Joe Nathan, Ken Rosenthal, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, New York Mets

  be better off dumping closer Joe Nathan for prospects if the team does decide to use 2008 as a rebuilding period. The 33-year old Nathan is due $6 million this upcoming year, which is a great bargain for a closer of his caliber. In 68 games, Nathan went 4-2 while converting 37 of 41 saves and a 1.88 ERA for the Twins in 2007. Share This

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• Could Joe Nathan Follow Johan Santana Out Minnesota's Door?

  Published: November 28, 2007, 1:00 am

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Johan Santana, Johansantana

  Santana goes, so may closer Joe Nathan.There are indications from some club officials that if Santana is dealt, they also might look to move closer Joe Nathan, who will make $6 million in 2008.Nathan's situation mirrors Santana's. Both are considered among the best at their positions. Both can become free agents after the 2008 season. The Twins

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