… the Twins and Giants. Minnesota sent its 26-year-old promising catcher to San Francisco for three young pitchers: Joe Nathan , Francisco Liriano and Boof Bonser. Its a deal that drastically changed the fortunes of the two franchises. But it …

… this point, don't question it. 6. Joel Hanrahan, Pirates 7. Jim Johnson, Orioles 8. Kenley Jansen, Dodgers 9. Joe Nathan , Rangers 10. Jason Motte, Cardinals NOTE: Could use more movement on fastball, but nonetheless reliable. 11. Santiago …

… acquire Darvish. Mike Adams struck out Johnny Gomes, who represented the tying run, for the final out in the eighth. Joe Nathan struck out the side in the ninth his eighth save. "No matter what the situation, I try to throw as many inning as …

… the middle of April. The streak began two days after he belted a game-winning home run in the 9th inning off Texas' Joe Nathan . Its precisely the kind of start he was hoping for when he arrived in Glendale for spring training. It gives you a …

… tied a major-league record. Saturday's game went much better, with Alex Rios belting a game-winning home run off Joe Nathan to secure Robin Ventura's first career victory as a manager. Sunday was much worse, as the Sox went 0-8 with runners …

… struck out all three batters in faced in the seventh after Texas regained the lead and Lewis left. New Rangers closer Joe Nathan worked a perfect ninth for the save. Hamilton, the slugger and former AL MVP who can become a free agent after this …

… and Rockies are reportedly listening on offers for Andrew Bailey and Huston Street. The Rangers reportedly closed with Joe Nathan on Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal worth around 14.5 million that also includes a club option. Here are some …

… Theyve already had 13 players on the disabled list: among them Joe Mauer, Jim Thome, Jason Kubel, Denard Span, and Joe Nathan , and that doesnt include Justin Morneau, whos been in and out of the lineup with nagging injuries, and is still trying …