Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota Closer Tears Ligament, Twins Look to Plan B

Posted: 9th March 2010 by Jeremiah Graves in MLB
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Joe Nathan has a torn ulnar collateral ligament.   At best, it’s partially torn, and he’ll be able to avoid surgery and pitch through the pain this season, albeit with a seriously diminished skill-set due to the injury.   At worst, it’s a complete tear, and Nathan will have to decide whether or not to undergo Tommy John surgery.   Nathan, 35, is coming off a year in which he set the franchise record for saves with 47 and posted a 2.10 ERA, a .932 WHIP and earned a trip to his fourth All-Star Game.   However, he is also coming off a year that ended with the sight of Nathan imploding against the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.   That implosion had fans and sportswriters alike calling for his head and demanding that the best ...

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