Twins pick up option on Nathan
By: Import User
Updated: October 29, 2007
The Minnesota Twins picked up the option on pitcher Joe Nathan for the 2008 season, the team announced on Monday.
Last season with the Twins he finished with a 4-2 record along with 37 saves and a 1.88 earned run average in 68 appearances. It was his fourth straight season with at least 36 saves.
The 32-year-old was acquired from
Over eight seasons in the majors, four with the Giants and four with the Twins, Nathan has compiled a 43-18 record with a 3.00 ERA along with 161 saves in 395 games, which includes 29 starts.
