Article: Nathan will be key to Twins' success; Joe Nathan has saved every Twins victory so far in 2008, and GM Bill Smith says the team believed keeping the closer was vital to its plan to contend.(SPORTS)(SID HARTMAN)

Article: OBIT - BARLEY, JOE NATHAN
Roanoke Times & World News;  March 11, 2009 ;     19 words ...Joe Nathan Barley, 81, of Java, Va., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

Article: TWINS: SPRING TRAINING; Manager hopeful Nathan will sign; Ron Gardenhire has only so much say in the matter but is a firm believer that the Twins will work out a contract extension with closer Joe Nathan.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  February 20, 2008 ;     700+ words ......things will be different with closer Joe Nathan. I think we're going to sign him...relief pitchers since 2004, when Joe Nathan took over as closer for the Twins: Saves 1. Trevor Hoffman, SD 172 2. Joe Nathan, Min 160 3. Mariano Rivera, NYY...

Article: The lone All-Star; Twins closer Joe Nathan, new to the job to start the season, is the teams only selection.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  July 5, 2004 ;     700+ words ......eye-popping numbers, and that's closer Joe Nathan, who was selected as one of five relievers...the city he was born in. I am happy for Joe Nathan, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. Ford...explain. It's a numbers thing. Tough crowd Joe Nathan made the AL All-Star team with a very...

Article: OAKLAND 3, TWINS 2; Botched play costly for Twins; Joe Nathan entered the game with a one-run lead in the ninth, but a poorly handled bunt gave the A's a victory.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  August 31, 2008 ;     597 words ......superb, so the Twins led 2-1 with closer Joe Nathan on the mound and three outs from taking...they've led after the eighth inning. Joe Nathan's a great athlete; that's why we made...Athletics this season. 5 Blown saves for Joe Nathan this season, including two on this road...

Article: Joe Nathan (R) and Joe Mauer (L) of the
Getty Images;  June 20, 2007 ;     83 words ...Jim McIsaac Getty Images 06-20-2007 Joe Nathan (R) and Joe Mauer (L) of the Full Size JPG (912 KB) Joe Nathan (R) and Joe Mauer (L) of the Minnesota Twins celebrate their 6-2 vitory against the New York Mets during their inter-league game 20 June...

Article: TWINS 3, ST. LOUIS 1; Pitching pair play Cards star Pujols just right; Joe Nathan struck out the slugger with the game on the line in the ninth, after Glen Perkins had held him to one harmless hit.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  June 27, 2009 ;     581 words ......pitcher pitch to him. And Twins closer Joe Nathan went after Pujols, in his house, and...Perkins said. I don't think anyone sees Joe Nathan's breaking ball. The Twins didn't pitch...15 Consecutive scoreless innings for Joe Nathan. 31 Consecutive games won in interleague...

Article: CLEVELAND 7, TWINS 5 (11 INNINGS); Twins aren't so great late; Travis Hafner became the Indians' latest tormentor of the Twins, with a clutch homer off Joe Nathan and a game-winning fly.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  September 5, 2007 ;     450 words ......estimated at 433 feet in the ninth inning off Twins closer Joe Nathan that tied the score at 5. Hafner then added a sacrifice fly...in the 11th inning. THE STATS 3: Blown saves for the Twins' Joe Nathan this year, one more than he had last year. UP NEXT The Twins...

Article: Giants Put Joe Nathan on DL
AP Online;  July 14, 2000 ;     163 words ...AP Online 07-14-2000 Giants Put Joe Nathan on DL SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants placed right-handed pitcher Joe Nathan on the 15-day disabled list Friday with inflammation in his right shoulder. Nathan, who was on the disabled list...

Article: Embracing positives; New Twins pitcher Joe Nathan has recovered from the shock of a sudden trade from the Giants.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  November 24, 2003 ;     685 words ...Byline: La Velle E. Neal III; Staff Writer Joe Nathan is used to change. He was a shortstop in college who became...response. La Velle E. Neal III is at lneal@startribune.com. JOE NATHAN'S CAREER STATISTICS: Season Team W-L ERA G GS IP H ER BB...

Article: Davis, Joe Nathan
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  May 3, 2008 ;     87 words ...Davis, Joe Nathan Age 60 years. April 29, 2008. Beloved father of Joey Davis and Isiah Davis. Loving brother of Elder Leroy (Jean) Davis, Michael...

Article: TWINS 3, BALTIMORE 2; More welcome relief; Joe Nathan earned another save, and if he's summoned tonight it will be from the hospital where his wife will be giving birth.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  April 4, 2007 ;     571 words ...Byline: La Velle E. Neal III; Staff Writer If closer Joe Nathan is called upon tonight to save another game for the Twins...complete with photos, blogs and much more. GAME RECAP MVP Joe Nathan, Twins The two-time All-Star closer has two saves in two games...

Article: TWINS 11, SEATTLE 8; It was a long road to relief; After Glen Perkins got pulled, there was a parade to the mound before Joe Nathan rode to the rescue.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  August 18, 2008 ;     653 words ......said, `Hey, we won! We just swept a series!' Twins closer Joe Nathan said. I think it broke the ice and loosened some guys up...bullpen -- and specifically the righthanded setup men for closer Joe Nathan -- has shown flaws. A look at how those four righthanders...

Article: Joe Nathan is taken out
Getty Images;  October 3, 2003 ;     65 words ...Eliot J. Schechter Getty Images 10-03-2003 MIAMI - OCTOBER 3: Pitcher Joe Nathan #36 of the San Francisco Giants puts his glove to his face after being taken out of the game against the Florida Marlins October...

Article: Rev. Joe Nathan Scott
Michigan Chronicle;  January 11, 2005 ;     134 words ...Michigan Chronicle 01-11-2005 Services for the Rev. Joe Nathan Scott Sr. were held Dec. 13 at Temple of Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Allan Jones officiating. Mr. Scott, 83, died...