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    Joe Nathan

    JoeNathan

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      22/11/1974
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
    • College
      Stony Brook

    Career Stats

    • SV
      377
    • ERA
      2.87
    • K
      976
    • WHIP
      1.12
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      Closer Nathan retiring, to be honored by Twins

      • 8Y
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        Nats release Nathan from minor league pact

        • 9Y
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          Nats release Nathan, who hopes to pitch in '17

          • 9Y
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              Twins, RHP Joe Ryan agree to $6.2M deal to avoid arbitration

              Twins, RHP Joe Ryan agree to $6.2M deal to avoid arbitration

              Pitcher Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Monday to a one-year contract that guarantees $6.2 million.
              Cubs sign outfielder Dylan Carlson to minor league deal

              Cubs sign outfielder Dylan Carlson to minor league deal

              - The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.
              Jett Williams, Brandon Sproat aim to fit right in with Brewers

              Jett Williams, Brandon Sproat aim to fit right in with Brewers

              Jett Williams joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization less than a week ago, but he already has a pretty good read on his new team.
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              Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Japan's WBC roster

              Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Japan's WBC roster

              Samurai Japan has set its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic and announced that Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be included.
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