Seriously, you’ve got to love where Twins’ closer Joe Nathan’s priorities are. According to the StarTribune.com, Nathan will be by his pregnant wife’s side tonight as her labor is induced…until he’s needed to close.
Apparently, Nathan is going to monitor tonight’s game against the Orioles from the hospital and if it looks like he’ll be needed to close, he’s going to drive to the Metrodome and do just that. After he picks up the save, he’ll then drive back to the hospital.
Could you imagine that conversation?
Joe Nathan: “Hey honey listen, I’ll be right back okay?”
Lisa Nathan: “Where are you going Joe?”
Joe Nathan: “It’s looking like we need someone to save tonight and I’m the only one to do it.”
Lisa Nathan: “But I’m pregnant and ready to give birth!”
Joe Nathan: “Yeah I know, can’t you just hold on for a few hours? Jeez, I mean come on, I’d do the same for you.”
