Archive for the ‘Fan Stuff’ Category

First Tosses

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Check out video of Joe making his first throws since he underwent Tommy John surgery this Spring.  There’s also an interview with Joe where he provides an update on his rehab and thoughts about his throwing session.

Majors at Majors Photos

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Photos from the third annual Hang with the Majors at Majors event have been uploaded to the JoeNathan.com photo gallery.  Check them out HERE.

Joe was joined by nearly 20 of his Twins teammates and the dinner sold out well in advance of the event.  All of the proceeds from the event went to benefit the Minnesota Military Family Foundation.

Hang with Joe and his Twins teammates

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

DATE: Wednesday, June 30

TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 pm (In the event of a rain delay, please call 612-659-3426 for information)

WHERE: Majors’ Sports Café, 8301 Normandale Blvd , Bloomington, MN 55438

DETAILS: Interact with your favorite Twins players for a good cause!

Joe and Lisa Nathan, along with the Twins Wives’ Organization invite you to our third annual Celebrity Bartender Event to benefit the Minnesota Military Family Foundation.

Mingle with your favorite Twins at different stations!

Please note: The private dinner event is sold out; however, fans are welcome to attend the post-dinner events. There is no additional cover charge to enjoy the post-dinner events. There will  be a charge for autographs, and other special opportunities with proceeds benefitting the charity.

Below are a few photos from last year’s event.

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Joe Nathan Fan HQ Photos

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Fan HQ yesterday to meet Joe and support his Save It Foundation!

Photos of the event are now available in the photo gallery.  Click HERE to view them now!

Meet Joe Nathan at Fan HQ

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Joe Nathan will be making a personal appearance at the Fan HQ Store in the Ridgedale mall on Saturday, June 5th from noon-2pm.  The event is a fundraiser for Joe’s Save It Foundation.

Details of Joe’s appearance:

  • Autographs:  $10 each
  • Inscriptions:  $5 each
    • 100% of autograph and inscription fees donated to Save It Foundation!
  • Limit of 2 autographs per person
  • Autograph tickets go on sale at 10am on Saturday, June 5th and are only available at the Fan HQ Store
    • Cash only please
  • 250 autograph tickets available

MVP Special Offer - 50 Available - $36 each (cash only please) includes:

  • 1 autograph ticket
  • 1 inscription ticket
  • Advance purchase of autograph tickets
  • “Fastpass” to front of autograph line
  • Certificate of Authenticity with matching holograms

Fan HQ will have photos, baseballs and other items to have autographed available for purchase.  A percent of each sale will be donated to Save It!

Sorry, no mail order available.

Please contact Fan HQ with any questions - 952-545-6460.

Joe Nathan’s Twitter Messages

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Follow the progress of Joe’s rehab on Twitter - http://twitter.com/JoeNathan36

Send a message to Joe

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Those wanting to send Joe notes of encouragement can do so by clicking the “Comments” link below this post.

Fan messages will be forwarded to Joe and his family this week.

Thanks for showing your support!

JoeNathan.com

Joe Nathan Coloring Contest Winners

Friday, 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

Thursday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Sunday, 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

Monday, 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

Saturday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Saturday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Sunday, 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

Sunday, 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!

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