tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post9054052520518941038..comments2023-11-05T06:49:09.637-06:00Comments on Twins Geek: Nathan's Middle FingerJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13907268840665045299noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-58786497684761385832011-12-02T19:46:26.962-06:002011-12-02T19:46:26.962-06:00Baseball Reference says he was born in Texas, but ...Baseball Reference says he was born in Texas, but went to high school in Orange County, New York. I don't know when his family moved.frightwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032512044454415717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-49738493035969262052011-12-02T07:43:35.787-06:002011-12-02T07:43:35.787-06:00News flash......Nathan is from Texas! Not a facto...News flash......Nathan is from Texas! Not a factor? Try again.Matt (st.paul)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-414473827867466292011-12-02T04:32:27.751-06:002011-12-02T04:32:27.751-06:00I believe insurance covered most of Joe Nathan'...I believe insurance covered most of Joe Nathan's salary in 2010.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841421853738628671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-36616474751534296452011-12-01T21:37:58.636-06:002011-12-01T21:37:58.636-06:00What is all this talk about a closer. The Twins ne...What is all this talk about a closer. The Twins need their two MVP's to bounce back, solidify their middle infield, need Valencia to return to 2010 form, need acceptable starting pitching, and a overhaul of their bullpen before they worry about a closer.rdzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461132995467950133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-83205583983839025342011-12-01T16:41:47.560-06:002011-12-01T16:41:47.560-06:00I basically have the same feelings - we treated hi...I basically have the same feelings - we treated him well here - but for the same amount of $ he decided to go to Texas. He commented he admired the guys in the Texas Clubhouse so maybe he didn't like the Twins players anymore. He took his money and ran to a perceived team that has a better chance to win - logical professional decision. Professionally I will choose to root failure on him - wavedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984100206442864775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-7160301142312012002011-12-01T16:24:46.339-06:002011-12-01T16:24:46.339-06:00Like to always think that when a player is nursed ...Like to always think that when a player is nursed back into condition while collecting a lavish salary, or any salary, while on the disabled list, they would think that they owe something to the team.<br /><br />But, still, you even have the case of, say, a low-throwing pitcher than resigned for less than he could've gotten in arbitration, but was cut loose by the organization completely. I&#writerjoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180966143625215033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-76797816972159058082011-12-01T13:21:15.904-06:002011-12-01T13:21:15.904-06:00Wow, this is over the top.
Nathan is getting towa...Wow, this is over the top.<br /><br />Nathan is getting towards the end of his career and would like to play with a winner. Whether the twins can even be competitive this season is a serious question with or without Joe Nathan. Texas is in great shape to challenge for a title again.<br /><br />So if the money is right, why wouldn't he go?<br /><br />Playing the loyalty card here doesn't Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-25217014800243708012011-12-01T12:28:13.577-06:002011-12-01T12:28:13.577-06:00You've pointed out yourself that the Twins alr...You've pointed out yourself that the Twins already wildly overpaid for what they got out of Nathan on his last 4-year contract. And now Nathan is 36 years old, coming back from elbow surgery, and would have required the Twins to overpay once more to keep him--at a roster spot where the club really shouldn't be spending that much money, especially if the team isn't a contender. Yet youfrightwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032512044454415717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-11167042003528921572011-12-01T11:07:25.977-06:002011-12-01T11:07:25.977-06:00John,
Come on. The Twins got exactly what they ...John, <br /><br />Come on. The Twins got exactly what they deserved here. This is an organization that displays "loyalty" to its fans by raising ticket prices one year and cutting payroll the next. They arrogantly believed they could pinch pennies by not picking up his option but resign him for less. On top of that, Texas has demonstrated a committment to winning, while the Twins Ed Bastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-45807532298855936462011-12-01T10:01:52.420-06:002011-12-01T10:01:52.420-06:00I agree with jjswol and TT, I'll happily remem...I agree with jjswol and TT, I'll happily remember his time with us, wish him luck in TX (cept when he's playing us) and hope we put him in the Twins HOF some day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-74183641071173734772011-12-01T09:48:52.235-06:002011-12-01T09:48:52.235-06:00I get his decision to sign for more money and more...I get his decision to sign for more money and more years with a more successful (last season) team. So no hard feelings there. On the other hand, his decision to not wave his no-trade clause last deadline, it is something that I do have hard feelings for. He did not want to help the Twins. Good riddance... (and I do not get the 30 minute thing. Deals come in the last minute and I am sure thrylos98https://www.blogger.com/profile/15729211884114784386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-23594146886616628322011-12-01T08:22:45.881-06:002011-12-01T08:22:45.881-06:00John -
Its business. Get over it.
Nathan was of...John -<br /><br />Its business. Get over it.<br /><br />Nathan was offered a job by a team that has been in the World Series the last two years. The Twins COULDN'T match that offer. <br /><br />What you are arguing is that Nathan should have set aside a better chance at a championship out of loyalty to a team that just decided not to pick up his option because he wasn't worth the money.TThttp://grannybaseball.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-26816968210803914462011-12-01T08:07:39.136-06:002011-12-01T08:07:39.136-06:00Excellent post. I'm not sure if I've ever ...Excellent post. I'm not sure if I've ever had such mixed emotions on a Twins player signing elsewhere.hoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532716704207281129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394137.post-16527388897541306712011-11-30T23:39:38.208-06:002011-11-30T23:39:38.208-06:00I guess I don't take Nathan's departure th...I guess I don't take Nathan's departure that personally and I see this as a good move for the Twins. The man was a free agent and could go where ever he wanted and he wanted to go to a team that is going to win in 2012, the Rangers will and he saw the Twins as a will not. The $14.75 million he signed for for two seasons is more than the one year $7 million take it or leave it offer I jjswolhttp://www.twinstrivia.comnoreply@blogger.com