Nathan pulls out of WBC Fort Myers, FL (Sports Network) - Twins closer Joe Nathan pulled out of the
World Baseball Classic Sunday, leaving Team USA without one of baseball's best
arms just days before the competition is set to begin.
Nathan cited discomfort in the AC joint in his right shoulder as the reason
for his leaving the team. He said he began experiencing discomfort in the
offseason.
The 33-year-old Nathan is arguably one of the most successful closers in the
game, recording 36 or more saves in each of his five seasons in Minnesota. In
2008, Nathan recorded 39 saves in 68 appearan... More...
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