Rest and Rehab

March 9th, 2010

Joe Nathan was diagnosed with a “significant tear” to a ligament in his pitching elbow.  The repair the injury Nathan would have to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss all of the 2010 season.  Instead, Nathan is planning to rest and rehab the elbow with the hopes of being able to pitch for the Twins this season.

Click HERE to watch Joe talk about the injury.

Check back to JoeNathan.com in coming days for updates on Joe’s status.

Minne Bound

March 8th, 2010

Joe Nathan flew back to Minnesota Sunday night to have some tests run on his pitching elbow.  Nathan is optimistic the soreness and tightness he is experiencing is part of the recovery process from his off-season surgery but he and the Twins don’t want to take any chances.

Visit TwinsBaseball.com to read the complete coverage and to watch an interview with Joe.  Click HERE to check it out.

Tight Spot

March 6th, 2010

Joe Nathan made his first appearance of Spring Training 2010 today but it didn’t end as expected.  Nathan struck out the first batter he faced but then issued walks to the next two hitters before leaving the game with a tight elbow.

To read complete coverage at TwinsBaseball.com click HERE.

Joe Nathan Coloring Contest Winners

February 26th, 2010

Megan and Midgy are the winners of the Joe Nathan coloring contest.  Megan was lucky winner of the 12 and under division (chosen by a random drawing).  Midgy’s entry was chosen from the adult entries.

Megan and Midgy will both receive an autographed photo of Joe.

Over 200 people entered the JoeNathan.com and JustinMorneau.com coloring contests.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Joe Nathan Autographed Photo Winner

February 4th, 2010

David B. is the winner of the Joe Nathan autographed photo from Twinsfest.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Twinsfest 2010 Photos Now On-line

February 3rd, 2010

To check out photos of Joe from Twinsfest, click the Photo Gallery link above.

It was great seeing so many fans at Twinsfest!

There’s still time to get your coloring contest entries in.  The contest runs through this weekend.  Click HERE for more info.

Twinsfest 2010

January 26th, 2010

Twinsfest is this weekend (January 29-31) at the Metrodome and it’s your chance to meet Joe Nathan and the rest of the Twins players and coaches.

JoeNathan.com will be on the floor of the Metrodome with a number of new and exclusive apparel items, photos, collectibles, and autographs.  We will be located near the entrance of Autograph Station 1 (near the food court).

Stop by the table to pick up a free Joe Nathan card and enter to win a autographed photo.

And don’t forget to drop off your Joe Nathan coloring contest entries!

JOE’S TWINSFEST APPEARANCE SCHEDULE:

  • Friday - 7:00-8:15 - Autographs
  • Saturday - 4:15-5:45 - Autoraphs
  • Saturday - 5:47-5:58 - Radio Show
  • Sunday - 12:34-12:44 - Radio Show
  • Sunday - 12:45-2:15 - Autographs
  • Sunday - 3:00-3:15 - Kid’s Q and A

Visit TwinsBaseball.com for complete player appearance schedules or to purchase tickets for Twinsfest.

Hope to see you there!

Joe Nathan Twinsfest Coloring Contest

January 19th, 2010

JoeNathan.com and JustinMorneau.com are sponsoring a coloring contest for kid’s AND adults!  Winners will receive a photo autographed by either Joe or Justin - 4 prizes available! To Enter:

  • Visit JustinMorneau.com and/or JoeNathan.com and print the coloring page(s).  (Click on image below- Pages are formatted to print on 8.5 x 11 paper. Image should fill paper)
  • Bring the completed coloring page to the JoeNathan.com/JustinMorneau.com table at Twinsfest (on Metrodome floor. Location TBD)
  • Or scan and email the completed page(s) to info@JoeNathan.com
  • Or mail the entries to:
    • Fan HQ
    • 12401 Wayzata Blvd
    • Minnetonka, MN  55305

Kid’s (12 and under) winners will be chosen by random drawing.

Adult entries will be chosen based on design and creativity.  Dazzle us!

All email and mail entries must be received by February 6th.

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New Photos in Off the Field Gallery

January 10th, 2010

New photos have been added to Joe’s Off the Field photo gallery.  Click Here to check them out.

JoeNathan.com Pro Football Pick’em Winners

January 4th, 2010

“Jeff” from Group 2 is the winner of the JoeNathan.com Pro Football Pick’em pool. Jeff predicted 88 games correctly and wins an Official Major League Baseball signed by Joe.  Jeff beat out over 200 entrants to win the contest.

The 3 winners of the Nathan autographed photos (through a random drawing) are:

Angry Brown Guy
ShaneMack
Claymac

Prizes will be sent out after Twinsfest.

Thanks to everyone for playing!

Nathan Bowl

January 2nd, 2010

One week left in the JoeNathan.com NFL Pick’em Challenge and only 10 participants (out of 200+) are ahead of Joe.  The leaders are:

  1. Silly Pants Jackson - 79
  2. Jeff - 77
  3. Be’ur Halacha - 76
  4. CEO Bob - 75
  5. ShaneMack - 75
  6. WHODEY - 74
  7. 49erstime - 73
  8. Millers Killers - 72
  9. Thunder Wolves - 72
  10. Stephen’s Guesses - 72

Joe has predicted 70 games correctly.

One week left to pass Joe and be eligible for the autographed prizes!

Joe Nathan Fan HQ Black Friday Offer

November 25th, 2009

Visit the Joe Nathan Fan HQ in the Ridgedale Center on Friday to save big on the Nathan player t-shirt.

This Friday, the JoeNathan.com Name and Number t-shirt is only $5 - you save nearly $10 per shirt!

Fan HQ is located on the 2nd floor of the Ridgedale Center near the west entrance by Big Bowl and Applebees (MAP).

Fan HQ is open 5am to 10pm on Friday. Visit the Ridgedale Center website for complete mall hours.

This offer is valid only on Friday, December 27th or while supplies last.

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Joe Nathan Shop Now Open at Fan HQ

November 21st, 2009

All of your Joe Nathan apparel and collectible items are now available at the newly-opened Fan HQ store in the Ridgedale Mall.  (MAP)

Visit us on the 2nd floor of the mall - just inside the west entrance by Big Bowl and Applebees.  Fan HQ is open during normal mall hours - including extended holiday hours.

Fan HQ has all the exclusive items featured in the JoeNathan.com Fan Shop including signed memorabilia, clothing and collectibles.

Stop in and see us today!

Football Pick’em Week 2

November 11th, 2009

Silly Pants Jackson jumped into the lead in the Joe Nathan NFL Pick’em contest.  Silly Pants predicted a total of 19 games correctly over the first 2 weeks of the contest.

Joe correctly predicted 6 games this week bringing his total to 12.

There’s a game on Thursday this week so be sure to get your picks in before kickoff!

NFL Pick’em Pool - Week 2

November 8th, 2009

The first week of the Joe Nathan NFL Pro Football Pick’em Pool is in the books.  Joe predicted 6 games correctly.  The leaders in the various groups got 9 games right.

Be sure to get your picks in before kick-off today.

Remember, you’re picking against the point spread so you need to factor the margin of victory into your picks.

Good luck to everyone!

Last chance - Pro Football Pick’em

November 1st, 2009

Only about an hour left to get your entries in for the Joe Nathan Pro Football Pick’em.

To join, visit:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

  • Group ID:  74822 or 74823
  • Password:  shout (case sensitive)

Please only enter one group (multiple registrations will be deleted from all groups)

Be sure to come back each week to make your picks.

Good luck!

He’s mad!

October 31st, 2009

A mad scientist, that is. Check out Joe Nathan starring in a Halloween video created by Marty from  JoeMauerFanClub.com.

The video features Joe, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer and Gardy playing the roles of various monsters.

Check it out here:  JoeMauerFanClub.com (scroll down the page a little bit)

Happy Halloween!

Football Pick’em Update

October 29th, 2009

Additional Joe Nathan Pick’em groups have been added so everyone can join.  See group numbers below.

To join, visit:

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

  • Group ID:  74822 or 74823
  • Password:  shout (case sensitive)

Please only enter one group (multiple registrations will be deleted from all groups)

Thanks for playing and good luck!

Go Helmet-to-Helmet with Joe Nathan

October 29th, 2009

JoeNathan.com is sponsoring a FREE NFL Pick’em Pool.

Join Joe Nathan in picking NFL winners each week.  The person who predicts the most games correctly (against the point spread) through the end of the season wins an official Major League baseball autographed by Joe.

Anyone who finishes the season with a higher score than Joe will be entered in a drawing to win an autographed photo (3 photos will be given away).

Click the link below to visit Yahoo and play now (a free Yahoo account is required to play):

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

  • Group ID:  74616
  • Password:  shout (case sensitive)

Be sure to make your picks each week and good luck!

*One entry per Yahoo account
*Full list of Pick’em rules available on Yahoo.com
*In the event of ties, winners will be chosen by random drawing
*Winner will be notified by email
*Prizes distributed at the end of January 2010

October 12th, 2009

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Joe Nathan Fan Shop