Joe Nathan

  1. Neftali Feliz: Why Moving Him to the Texas Rangers Rotation Was the Wrong Choice

    Just three appearances into the 2012 season, Neftali Feliz looks poised to be a staple of the Texas Rangers rotation for years to come. A 2.70 ERA and a .171 BAA certainly paint the picture of a pitcher who is going to be successful as a starter...

    Brandon Tripp Written by Brandon Tripp about 1 month ago 1,212 reads 27 comments

  2. Texas Rangers: How Long Does Ron Washington Stick with Joe Nathan?

    The Rangers are off to a solid 5-2 start to this young season but could very well be 7-0 with a top-flight closer. Their bats have had timely hits and the rotation has been stellar...

    Mark Swindell Written by Mark Swindell about 1 month ago 485 reads 5 comments

  3. Texas Rangers: 5 Positives from Opening Day

    It's final in Arlington. The two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers 3—Chicago White Sox 2...

    Mark Swindell Written by Mark Swindell about 1 month ago 428 reads 4 comments

  4. Toronto Blue Jays: Will Dustin McGowan Ever Reach His Peak, Defeat Injuries?

    After a strong spring, it appeared that Dustin McGowan was on the verge of claiming the fifth spot in the Blue Jays’ rotation. In two appearances and five innings of work, the opposition batted just ...

    Ramy Eljawhary Written by Ramy Eljawhary about 1 month ago 625 reads 2 comments

  5. Texas Rangers: Who Will Have More Saves, Joe Nathan or Neftali Feliz?

    This should raise some eyebrows. Hey, wait a second, didn't the Rangers move Neftali Feliz into the rotation? Yes, they did...

    Mark Swindell Written by Mark Swindell about 2 months ago 1,105 reads 11 comments

  6. 2012 MLB Closer Profile: Joe Nathan, Texas Rangers

    This one can get a bit sensitive and touchy. I believe that Joe Nathan is hands down one of the greatest closers...

    Todd Farino Written by Todd Farino about 3 months ago 1,108 reads 0 comments

  7. Minnesota Twins: 5 Reasons They'll Really Miss Joe Nathan

    The Twins have had some great closers in recent years. Rick Aguilera, Eddie Guardado, and, of course, Joe Nathan all come to mind...

    Collin Kottke Written by Collin Kottke about 3 months ago 266 reads 0 comments

  8. Joe Nathan, Texas Rangers: Offseason MLB Closer Analysis

    The Texas Rangers made a move we expected them to make last season. Ron Washington decided to move closer Neftali Feliz to the starting rotation and then they signed veteran closer Joe Nathan ...

    Todd Farino Written by Todd Farino about 5 months ago 798 reads 0 comments

  9. Minnesota Twins: 12 Bold Predictions in '12

    For the Minnesota Twins , 2012 couldn't have come soon enough. After nearly losing 100 games, depleting the club's reserves at the Triple-A level, and pretty much bottoming out ...

    Brandon Warne Written by Brandon Warne about 5 months ago 563 reads 2 comments

  10. Minnesota Twins: 10 Possible Replacements for Joe Nathan

    The last time the Minnesota Twins were looking for a closer was after the 2003 season. The Twins were coming off their second straight American League Central championship but were going to lose their closer, Eddie Guardado, to free agency...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 6 months ago 296 reads 0 comments

  11. Minnesota Twins: Losing Joe Nathan Is Terry Ryan's First Mistake

    It took Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan a little less than two months on the job to make his first big blunder. On Monday, the Texas Rangers announced the signing of four-time All-Star closer Joe Nathan to a two-year, $14...

    Tim Arcand Written by Tim Arcand about 6 months ago 957 reads 4 comments

  12. MLB Free Agents 2012: Joe Nathan Signs with Rangers, What Does It Mean?

    Joe Nathan , who became the Minnesota Twins' all-time leader in saves last August, won't be padding his record after signing with the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers ...

    Zeke Fuhrman Written by Zeke Fuhrman about 6 months ago 514 reads 3 comments

  13. Texas Rangers: Signing Joe Nathan Creates Ripple Effect

    The Texas Rangers have announced the signing of Joe Nathan , the longtime Minnesota Twins closer and former All-Star. The terms of the deal include two years with $14.5 million in salary, with a team option for 2014...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 6 months ago 2,358 reads 4 comments

  14. Mark Buehrle and 8 Potential Free Agent Targets for the Minnesota Twins

    The Minnesota Twins made their first big move of the MLB offseason on Nov. 3. It was revealed that the first major move by the Twins was ... to throw Brewers announcer Cory Provus in their radio booth...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 7 months ago 1,770 reads 2 comments

  15. 2011 MLB Free Agency: Which Free Agent Closer Should the New York Mets Go After?

    The New York Mets' closer for roughly a month and a half last season, Bobby Parnell, certainly had his well-documented share of struggles trying to replace former closer Francisco Rodriguez who was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in July...

    Josh Burton Written by Josh Burton about 7 months ago 550 reads 10 comments

  16. MLB Free Agents 2012: 4 Bargain Buys Contenders Must Sign

    The 2012 MLB Free Agent Class is very top heavy, with players like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder guaranteed to get monster contracts, but there are only a few teams that can afford to pay them what they want...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 7 months ago 788 reads 0 comments

  17. New York Mets: 12 Moves They Have To Make This Offseason

    The New York Mets need a massive overhaul. While injuries kept them from being everything they could have been this past season, they are still a long way from being true contenders...

    Frank Gray Written by Frank Gray about 7 months ago 957 reads 15 comments

  18. Intriguing Free Agent Options for the New York Mets

    The biggest free agent concern for the New York Mets this winter will be Jose Reyes. After that, they need to look for ways other ways to improve the team...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 7 months ago 2,488 reads 22 comments

  19. New York Mets Closer: Could Joe Nathan Be the Mets Closer Next Season?

    Coming into this offseason, the Mets have two things they need to get done. One is signing Jose Reyes. The other is finding a closer...

    Billy Smith Written by Billy Smith about 7 months ago 332 reads 2 comments

  20. Minnesota Twins Decline Joe Nathan's 2012 Option

    The Twins have had a slew of great closers over the years: Jeff Reardon, Rick Aguilera, Eddie Guardado, and of course Joe Nathan . But we may have seen the last of Joe Nathan in a Minnesota Twins uniform...

    Collin Kottke Written by Collin Kottke about 7 months ago 177 reads 0 comments

  21. 10 Minnesota Twins to Watch That May Be Gone by 2012

    The Minnesota Twins are done. Don't expect any miraculous comebacks in 2011. Currently around 11 games behind the division-leading Detroit Tigers, the Twins just don't appear to ...

    Tim Arcand Written by Tim Arcand about 10 months ago 3,407 reads 14 comments

  22. 2011 MLB Trade Deadline: Are the Minnesota Twins Buyers or Sellers?

    On June 1, the Minnesota Twins stood at 17-37, 16.5 games back of the 33-20 first place Cleveland Indians . The rumors started to swirl about the availability of Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Jim Thome...

    Adrian Fedkiw Written by Adrian Fedkiw about 10 months ago 535 reads 10 comments

  23. MLB Power Rankings: 20 Players Who Underwent Tommy John Surgery

    If someone told you that you needed to have your elbow operated on to repair torn ligaments, your first thought or action would be to run and hide...

    Jason Lempert Written by Jason Lempert about 11 months ago 922 reads 0 comments

  24. Minnesota Twins: 3 Things to Watch for in the Cleveland Indians Series

    The Minnesota Twins enter their series against the Cleveland Indians trailing the Tribe by five games in the AL Central...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 286 reads 1 comments

  25. MLB Minnesota Twins: Butera Catches, Nathan Closes in Turnaround Win

    Drew Butera caught last night. It may seem insignificant, he's not an everyday player, but if the Twins are serious about moving Mauer from the dish, Butera is going to see more playing time...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 151 reads 0 comments