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Chips and Spurs
Chips and Spurs
Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan each underwent surgeries . What wasn’t known, however, is that Joe Nathan had two bone chips removed from his right elbow on Tuesday after Twins doctors recommended a cleanup. Nathan flew to Birmingham, Ala. on Tuesday to have the surgery done by noted surgeon ...
Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
twinkietown.com — More photos » by Tom Olmscheid - AP Browse more photos » During last week's great "... Joe Nathan : Trade Him? " debate, a friend of mine (who shall remain ... (more) Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
Morneau, Nathan have surgeries. Mauer gets award.
blogs2.startribune.com — As expected, Justin Morneau has had surgery to remove a bone spur from his wrist, just below... the back of his right hand. Morneau was spotted in the Wild locker room after their victory over Colorado last night with his hand wrapped up. Morneau is ... (more) Morneau, Nathan have surgeries. Mauer gets award.
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Mauer and Nathan under the knife
ESPN Feed: neyer rob — ... (and Alabama): Tip of the cap to Baseball Musings, where Pinto wonders if the bone spurs had anything to do with Nathan's "late season problems." Well, maybe. But when David says "late season," he must mean "postseason" because Nathan was fantastic down the stretch. In his last 20 appearances, Nathan converted 16 of 17 save opportunities and held the hitters to a ridiculous .158 batting average (only blot on his record was four home runs allowed). Of course he didn't fare well against the Yankees in the Division, but 1) it was the Yankees, and 2) it was only two innings. ...

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