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Twins plan retirement tribute for club saves leader Nathan

Associated Press

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

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

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

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

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

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

Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit Wednesday, April 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kinsler’s hit lifts Tigers over Royals 2-1 in 10

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Kissimmee, Fla., Friday, March 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tigers still among AL favorites despite injuries

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tigers closer Joe Nathan gives up 4 runs in 9th

By JEFF BERLINICKE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Nathan throws during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. The Tigers won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nathan and Chamberlain debut for Tigers vs Braves

By JEFF BERLINICKE - Associated Press

Joe Nathan headlines a revamped Tigers bullpen

Associated Press