This off-season has ultimately been a poor one for the Twins. From the terrible Pat Neshek news, to failed trade attempts and failed free agent signings, the Twins have missed out on a great opporunity to improve their team in what is a very watered down market in terms of dollars. The weak ...
Found January 28, 2009 on
NFL Football Online:
PLAYERS:
Pat Neshek,
Michael Cuddyer,
Casey Blake,
Ty Wigginton,
Jeremy Affeldt,
Brandon Lyon
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies
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