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Twins plan retirement tribute for club saves leader Nathan

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Nationals release RHP Joe Nathan, 8th all-time in saves

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Joe Nathan had short stints in the major leagues last season with Chicago and San Francisco. The 42-year-old is at spring training this season with the Washington Nationals. / AP

Joe Nathan joins the Nationals, where everyone is wondering if Joe can be Joe

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen (64) reacts after the last out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker doesn’t want a closer by committee

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - This July 24, 2016 file photo shows Chicago Cubs pitcher Joe Nathan reacting after a throw during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. The Giants and Nathan agreed Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 to a minor league contract. Nathan is attempting to extend his major league career after his second Tommy John surgery in 2015. He will report to the Giants Double-A team in Richmond. (AP Photo/Benny Sieu) **FILE**

Joe Nathan agrees to minor league contract with Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, rear, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris on a double by Victor Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Porcello earns eighth win as Tigers split series

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics pitcher Scott Kazmir throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Donaldson rallies A’s to 3-1 win over Tigers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Joe Nathan (36) walks off the field past Oakland Athletics first base coach Tye Waller (46) after allowing a three-run home run to Josh Donaldson during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The Athletics won 3-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nathan blows it in 9th as Tigers lose 3-1 to A’s

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesse Chavez throws to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Struggles continue for A’s reliever Jim Johnson

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Dexter Fowler (21) tries to distract Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler as he throws to complete a double play on a Jason Castro ground ball in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tigers win 8th straight, 3-2 over Astros

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Ian Kinsler, right, is congratulated by teammate Alex Avila after Kinsler's two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tigers hold on for 7-5 win over Indians

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar walks back to the dugout after being relieved during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Indians fall to Tigers 7-5 in sloppy game

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, right, looks to the sky after hitting a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Drew Butera looks on during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Martinez’s HR in 10th leads Tigers over Dodgers

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter is congratulated by teammate Miguel Cabrera after a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit, Saturday, April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit holds on for 7-6 win over Orioles

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis scores from first on a triple by teammate Adam Jones during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, April 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Orioles rally but fall 7-6 to Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press