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RIP Carl Pohlad
According to a Star Tribune report, long time Twins owner Carl Pohlad has passed away at the age of 93. Pohlad was one of the richest men in baseball, having amassed a substantial fortune though savvy business and real estate deals...
Written by Dan Wade about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Breaking News: Carl Pohlad Has Passed Away
In case you didn't realize from the headline, Twins owner Carl Pohlad has passed away at age 93. He was the richest (and arguably the stingiest) owner in baseball. Source, via MLB Trade Rumors...
Written by Jersey about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Explaining the Minnesota Mentality: Part Three
At the end of part two, we were left with a Twins team eminently ready to compete, but unable to make the small adjustments that make good teams into champions...
Written by Dan Wade about 4 days ago 0 comments -
Explaining the Minnesota Mentality: Part Two
If you missed section one of this series, it's worth your time look over the foundational principles I laid out. They will be referenced again below...
Written by Dan Wade about 13 days ago 0 comments -
Starting Five: 2009 Mariners' Rotation
Here's a preview of what will make up the Mariners' starting rotation next year. We're hoping that Erik Bedard will be able to start the season, so this post will assume that he starts the season healthy...
Written by Kevin Cacabelos about 16 days ago 3 comments -
Explaining The Minnesota Mentality: Part One
Minnesota Twins fans are as patient a fan base as there is in baseball. Sure, other fans have suffered through longer droughts (The Royals) or fire sales (The Marlins)...
Written by Dan Wade about 16 days ago 3 comments -
Minnesota Twins: Where Things Stand
It seems as though the offseason comes and goes each year with rumors of upgrades for the Minnesota Twins, but ultimately no major moves go through. This year has been no different...
Written by Alex about 17 days ago 0 comments -
Why the Twins will Never Win Another World Series
I remember Kirby Puckett rounding the bases with his arm in the air in game six of the '91 Series. I remember Jack Morris going 10 innings of shutout pitching in game seven. I remember beating the Cardinals in '87...
Written by Chris Schei about 19 days ago 6 comments -
For the Minnesota Twins, It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like…2008
As Christmas Day nears to only a week away, don’t expect any great new Twins players under Bill Smith’s tree...
Written by John Meyer about 21 days ago 0 comments -
At Age 40, Scott Erickson Contemplates Comeback
A wise man once said, "All good things must come to an end." In recent history, an assorted mix of sports stars must have missed the memo...
Written by Ezekiel Fuhrman about 23 days ago 2 comments -
Ty Wigginton Starting at Third...
Ty Wigginton? The Houston Astros before the deadline, non-tendered third basemen Ty Wigginton, making him a free agent. The Twins need a third basemen, and they just so happen to like Wigginton dating back to his days with the Rays...
Written by Alex about 26 days ago 5 comments -
Target Field, A Good Thing?
Everyone knows the Minnesota Twins play the great game of baseball a certain way. Some like to call it Twins ball or small ball. If you are fan of other teams you just say they cannot hit home runs...
Written by Danny Devine about 27 days ago 0 comments -
Milwaukee Brewers Rule 5 Draft Update
Not as pressing news as the Cameron updates (below), but Brewers minor league catcher Lou Palmisano was taken by the Orioles in the ongoing Rule 5 draft. They’ll reportedly trade him to Houston...
Written by Right Field Bleachers about 28 days ago 0 comments -
Minnesota Twins' Winter Market Is Shaping Up
As the larger deals begin to fall into place, the Twins' role in this year's free-agency melee is starting to take shape...
Written by Dan Wade about 29 days ago 1 comments -
A Random Review: Twins Winter Meeting Notes
I apologize in advance for a very disconnected, random post about the rumors and ramblings from Tuesday’s winter meetings. After a crazy 12 hour work day I have caught up on the Twins happening from today but my thoughts are still a bit disheveled..
Written by John Meyer about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Minnesota Twins Look to Resolve Outfield Logjam
The Minnesota Twins have a problem. They have too many good outfielders. During the second half of the 2008 season, the Twins were one of the best clubs in baseball, thanks in most part to the stellar play of their outfield...
Written by Ezekiel Fuhrman about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
The Minnesota Twins Guide, Step One: Trade Delmon Young
The period of life we just endured is my least favorite of the entire baseball calendar year. The time frame that starts about two weeks after the World Series and ends on the first day of Winter Meetings...
Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 12 comments -
Miguel Tejada to the Minnesota Twins? Only If the Price Is Right
It makes perfect sense doesn't it? A power-hitting infielder out of favor with his home team looking for a new place to land...
Written by Dan Wade about about 1 month ago 8 comments -
Twins moving in on Adrian Beltre
The Twins and Mariners will look to hammer out a deal at the Winter Meetings Yesterday, I mentioned a trade that I would be comfortable doing to acquire Adrian Beltre from the Seattle Mariners...
Written by Josh Johnson about about 1 month ago 5 comments -
Twins No Longer Pursuing Casey Blake
Reports are that the Twins have bowed out of talks with free agent Casey Blake. Usually don't have much to post about over the weekends, however La Velle E...
Written by Josh Johnson about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Can The Twins Aquire Casey Blake?
Next week the Major League Baseball winter meetings will take place in Las Vegas, and it should be a busy week for unsigned players. The Twins have a big task in front of them. The Twins have been competing with the Dodgers for free agent Casey Blake...
Written by Sam Tastad about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Good Idea, Bad Idea: Trading Delmon Young Edition
For a team that prides itself on being drama-free and accessible to its fan base, the Twins have an awful lot polarizing figures...
Written by Dan Wade about about 1 month ago 3 comments -
Delmon Young: Trading him could be a big mistake
Manager Ron Gardenhire doesn't see Delmon Young (left) starting in 2009, at least not right now. By this point, I am more than certain that most (if not all) of you have either seen or heard ...
Written by Josh Johnson about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Market Says: Twins Should Trade For Shortstop
Today was a busy day at the shortstop shop. Free agent Edgar Renteria signed a two year deal worth a suprising $18.5 million with the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Khalil Greene via trade from the San Diego Padres...
Written by John Meyer about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Twins Make Offer to Casey Blake
Joe C. of the Star Tribune reported last night the Twins have made an offer to free agent Casey Blake. Christensen reports that the offer is a two year deal worth $6 million a year with an option for a third year...
Written by John Meyer about about 1 month ago 5 comments
