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Should the Twins Trade Joe Nathan?

Found October 13, 2009 on Jorge Says No: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Joe Nathan,  Joe Mauer
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins

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Now that the Twins have been officially eliminated in 2009, it's time to turn their focus to the 2010 season. What should the Twins do? Patrick Reusse has a suggestion:"2. Get out from under the last half of Nathan's large contract (two years, $22.5 million) by trading him. The Cubs might take him."Even though Nathan has become a fan favorite in Minnesota, his huge contract is a burden. The Twins only have a $60-$70 million dollar payroll annually and $11.25 million of that (roughly 17%) is committed to a closer. Sure Nathan is a dominant closer, but is it smart for the small market Twins to have that much of their payroll? Probably not.However, we have to remember that the Twins will be moving into Target Field next season, which they hope will increase revenue. There has even been talk that the Twins will increase their payroll significantly:"The team payroll could jump to between $90 million and $100 million in 2010 from $65.2 million on opening day this ye...
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