
Nathan Hopes to Dodge Surgery
Twins closer Joe Nathan was bedridden because of a virus last weekend, but he was back in the training room Monday, clinging to hope that he won't need reconstructive elbow surgery. Nathan...
Joe Nathan
Twins closer Joe Nathan was bedridden because of a virus last weekend, but he was back in the training room Monday, clinging to hope that he won't need reconstructive elbow surgery. Nathan...

In a few weeks, the Twins will open their $500 million ballpark with a $100 million roster. This is no time to employ a 25-cent solution -- a flip of the coin -- to finding a closer. A...

Joe Nathan was diagnosed on Tuesday with a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The injury, which could put Nathan out for the year if surgery is required,...