NATHAN SIGNS!!!!!!!!

[DonBo]

Just reported, Nathan signs through the 2011 season, with a club option for the 2012 season. Reported $44 million.

This should be a big plus with the young pitching staff we're stuck with.

[Scott K]

Im glad he signed, now the Twins need to get the starting pitchers settled in and we may have a 08 team yet!

[mnwild]

at least they got one of their top players signed, good for the twins.

[Schloogs]

Glad to hear it. Was there anything about a no-trade clause?

[DonBo]

 Originally Posted By: Schloogs

Glad to hear it. Was there anything about a no-trade clause?

Didn't hear. There will be a press conference after todays game, probably around 3:00. We'll get more details then.

[mnwild]

[uPDATE AT 1:40 p.m.] According to a source with knowledge of negotiations, Nathan will make $47 million over four years. That’s $11.25 million a year from 2008-2011 with a $2 million buyout if the 2012 option isn’t picked up. (Don’t know if the 2012 option also is for $11.25 million or not).

Nathan also gets a limited no-trade clause - he can pick three teams he can’t be traded to. It’s the same clause that was in his previous deal.

[IFallsRon]

That should lock up the key players until they get to the new yard. Next up will be Punto.

[DonBo]

Punto? Key player? You're joking right?

[Dahitman44]

I know there are a lot of Knee-shack fans out there but this was a smart deal.

I know the shack is good, but Nathan is listed as the number one closer in MLB.

I think it was a SMART deal.

[xedge2002]

Glad to hear that they got him resigned. I think it will help the young guys in the rotation knowing that the bullpen is solid with one of the best closers in the game to shut down the game if they can give them a lead. I think he will also help to be a steadying influence for the bullpen. He doesn't seem like a guy who lets his emotions get away from him. Also the 2012 option is for 12.5M or the 2M buyout. As long as Nathan stays steady I would think 12.5M in 2012 for a closer may be a steal...

[H two O]

Good Deal!

[xedge2002]

He did get a limited no trade clause, he can pick 3 teams he cannot be traded to. He had the same clause in his last deal.

[blue_healer_guy]

I like it for the simple fact that now i can watch him do the horse blow and the twitch!

[Dahitman44]

Horse blow.

Never thought of it.

Good one, My Brother!

[tisosy11]

There is a no-trade clause...i beleive he can't be traded to three teams or something?

Not sure the details or which ones.

I still see him getting dealt mid year too though...

[Dahitman44]

Tipsy --

I don;t think this year, but would not be surpri9sed to see it happen next season depending on how the young arms come along.

[PierBridge]

Tough to trade a contract like that I don't see it happening.

[Dahitman44]

actually I think that will be a CHEAP contract in the future. Even now it is a "decent" deal.

[tisosy11]

Yeah - thats not an outrageous contract at all for a proven closer...

Riveria - 15 m

Jones - 7 m

Rodriguez - 10 m

Hoffman - 7.5 m

Turnbow/Torres/Gagne - 16.4 m

For Nathans ability its a deal...just wait and see what K-rod gets next year...

[bassNspear]

nice to see they got nathan for a few more years, there starting to spend some money, and i think there going to be able to spend more, if there going to want to keep the team together