Joey Nathan..

by nick3308 on Jul 26, 2007 5:47 PM CDT

My friend and I, who I should add is a big Twins fan, were talking today about the situations of both the Cubs and the Twins. He said to me that the Twins are looking to get rid of Joe Nathan in an effort to resign Johan Santana and make Pat Neshek their closer. He said to me that he read or heard soemthing that listed the Cubs as possible suitors for Nathan. And it would make sense. The Cubs should be buyers, trying to solidify their bullpen. Forget the garbage about Wood coming back being better than any trade because we all know that we cannot rely on him. Nathan is a very quality pitcher that will be at the back end of the pen. Just a normal conversation wondering waht all your thoughts were.. gotta head out to work..have at it

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I live in Minnesota...

...and just today KFAN was discussing this very thought. The Twins have bigger problems on their hands right now rather than Nathan; like deciding on who to sign: Santana, Moreneau, Cuddyer, and Nathan. Nathan has been elite over the last few years, but I do not think our bullpen is an extreme need for the Cubs right now. A consistent CF or RF is, however.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2007 5:46 PM CDT reply actions

Depends on how much the Twinkies would want.

IIRC, Joe Nathan was part of the A.J. Piersynski deal to the Giants. Maybe I'm wrong.

Anyhow, I'd rather have another bat(rf) right now than a bullpen piece.

hey, hey, cubs win.

by cubbyblue137 on Jul 26, 2007 5:47 PM CDT reply actions

Nathan

He was part of the deal for AJ, it also brought over Liriano and Boof Bonser.

The Pioneer Press had an article a week or two ago with this same thought. They speculate that the Twins would want young power hitters in return.

I don't know if Nathan has any kind of no-trade clause in his contract? I only ask because at the start of the season, he reported that he would give the Twins a hometown discount to stay with them.

by bleedhawkeyegold on Jul 26, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions

man

if i were a twins fan i would be livid if they traded nathan. they have constently performed and their ownership hasnt loosened the purse strings.

Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jul 26, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

I believe...

...Poland is the second richest owner in baseball.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, the Cubs could make an offer

How about Murton, Wuertz, and Pignatiello for Nathan?

The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by cubzfan on Jul 26, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions

Nathan is the best closer in baseball

Of course it depends on what Minn wants, but I would take him on the Cubs in a heartbeat.

by NO100 on Jul 26, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

Please see:

J.J. Putz.

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 26, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions

When Putz puts together

a couple of good years, I'll reconsider.

by NO100 on Jul 27, 2007 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions

I have no comment on Nathan...

...but you might want to retitle this diary. For starters, "thoughts" is misspelled. But even that word doesn't describe the diary's contents. Give it a clearer title and more people might respond.

Brew Crew: We are coming for you. (And we mean it this time.)

by daver on Jul 26, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions

Joe Nathan

I would love to see Joe Nathan in a Cubs uniform. That being said, unless the Twins GM is insane I don't see them trading him. He is one of the best closers in the game and when he is on is pretty damn near untouchable.

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by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jul 27, 2007 9:11 AM CDT reply actions