Well, there had been rumors, and it finally happened. Joe Nathan signed a 3 year extension with the Twins. The contract is worth $33.75 million total, $11.25 million per year. There is also an option for a fourth year, but the money for that year has not been disclosed yet. I do believe Nathan is on the decline, but is still a top 10 MLB closer. I never thought much of him because, even though he put up a lot of saves, he got a lot of decisions too and generally, when a closer has lots of wins/losses, it means he has some trouble with finishing out games, but has enough stamina to last a couple innings. I don't think the Twins thought this one out enough, Joe Nathan is aging, and who knows, maybe he'll be a Todd Jones in a few years. But the Twins don't have anyone in the ranks, waiting. If they had the future in mind, I believe they would have drafted or traded for a young future closer, like the Mariners did with Brandon Morrow. I'm just going to give you a list of my top 10 MLB closers because it kind of goes with this subject.
- J.J. Putz, SEA
- Jonathan Papelbon, BOS
- Francisco Rodriguez, LAA
- Chad Cordero, WAS
- Francisco Cordero, MIL
- Bobby Jenks, CHI
- Joe Nathan, MIN
- Billy Wagner, NYM
- Huston Street, OAK
- Jose Valverde, HOU
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