Joe Nathan Has His Extension
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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has wanted a contract extension with the Twins for a while now. He’s wanted it even though he saw Johan Santana traded to New York, and Torii Hunter sign a huge contract with the Angels out west. It’s apparent that Nathan loves his situation in Minnesota, and no matter what the expectations for the team are, he wants to stay.
He will be staying, too, and he’ll probably be doing so in a very large house. Last week I told you that it appeared a contract extension was imminent, and minutes ago it became reality.
The [Twins] announced on Monday that it has agreed to terms with closer Joe Nathan on a contract extension through 2011. The deal also includes a club option for ‘12.The financial terms of the deal were not immediately released, although it is believed to be worth between $11-$12 million per year.
The contract is very much in line with the deal Francisco Cordero got from the Reds, but it’s not quite as much as the $15 million that Mariano Rivera will be making with the Yankees. Which is just another reason why I don’t understand why Nathan did this.