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CLEVELAND, OH - During the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins, Travis Hafner smashed a home run to right center field. During the radio broadcast Mike Hegan exclaimed "The Pronk...
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Via Mets Merized Online
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March 13, 2009
Today, Johan Santana is turning 30 years old! The ace that was traded to the Mets last off-season from the Minnesota Twins, is loving New York! After coming off a minor injury, if you can even call it minor, Johan is looking for another successful season with the Mets. In the first year at Citi Field, hopefully Santana can lead the Mets to their first World Series title in 23 years.
Via Indians Confidential.com
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October 01, 2008
Indians left-hander Cliff Lee, who went 5-0 with a 1.86 ERA last month, has been named the American League Pitcher of the Month for August 2008. This marks Lee's second A.L. Pitcher of the Month honor of the 2008 season; he also won in April, when he went 5-0 with a 0.96 ERA.
In August, [...]
Via TheGoldSeat
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April 17, 2008
Stickandballguy is reporting that he:
came across the following nugget: the top-level domains www.landolakespark.com and www.landolakesfield.com have been purchased by the Minnesota Twins. According to my WHOIS searches (see graphics below), club itself is the Registrant and the technical contact g...
Via Indians Confidential.com
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October 01, 2008
Shin-Soo Choo of the Indians has been named the Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for September. This marks his first career monthly award.
In 24 games, Choo batted .400 (34-for-85) with five home runs and 24 RBI. The 26-year-old outfielder scored 21 runs and posted a .659 slugging percentage and a [...]
Via Another Cubs Blog
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April 20, 2008
Many people, myself included, assumed Rule 5 selection, Tim Lahey, would be the PTBNL that the Twins owe the Cubs, but that didn't happen. Today the Craig Monroe deal was completed as the Minnesota Twins sent 26-year old outfielder Doug Deeds to the Cubs.
Deeds' stats
Deeds ...
Via TheGoldSeat
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April 22, 2008
Ok, with Denard Span being sent down to AAA and Joe Nathan being inked to a 4 year, $47 M payday, the Minnesota Twins opening day roster is rounding into shape. Here are my predictions for the upcoming season. The opening day lineup will look like this:
1. Carlos Gomez, CF
2. Joe Mauer, C
3. Mich...
Via rotoprofessor.com
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March 13, 2009
A look at what I'd expect from the Twins' Scott Baker in 2009...
Via Indians Confidential.com
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October 01, 2008
The Indians today announced that JAKE WESTBROOK underwent successful right hip arthroscopic surgery in Nashville, TN. Dr. Thomas Byrd performed the surgery. Westbrook will be on crutches for 4 weeks before he can resume his normal strength and conditioning program. The surgery will not affect his return to throw program as Westbrook [...]
Via Sports Crackle Pop
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October 01, 2008
The MLB playoff picture is now complete as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins thanks in part to the pitching of John Danks and the moon-blast from Jim Thome. Now lets see if they can get over the celebratory hangover and beat the upstart Rays.
Via Waiting For Next Year
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October 03, 2008
Well, it only took three months to find out, but the Indians are the proud new owners of outfielder Michael Brantley.
Via Oriole Post
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November 22, 2007
It looks like the Angels have a newly acquired big ticket item on their squad. I didn't expect this, but Los Angeles has signed center-fielder Torii Hunter. The move gives the Angels not only their big bat and protection for Vladmir Guerrero, but also a defensive whiz in centerfield.
Outfielder Torii Hunter and the Los Angeles Angels reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday...
January 06, 2009
Minnesota Twins spring training tickets go on sale this Saturday. They play the Yankees here twice. I'm trying to decide if I should: go stand in line at the stadium, go online or try getting them by phone. I want to make sure I get the two Yankees games for sure. Any thoughts on what people think is the best way to get tickets? I've had problems in the past using the online...
Via A Los Angeles Angels Baseball Blog
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January 26, 2008
The Los Angeles Angels ace John Lackey hasn't been amazing for the team in his last three starts but he did help beat out the Texas Rangers last Tuesday. I think he'll have a good game against the Minnesota Twins this week and get our Angels back on track.
Via Sox and Dawgs Inactive
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March 02, 2009
There may be a foot of snow on the ground up here in Connecticut but
there's some spring training baseball being played in Ft. Myers, FL. It
had been rough going to start for the Red Sox but they had a good day
on Saturday and then finished off the Minnesota Twins yesterday
afternoon.
Via 10000takes.com
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March 12, 2008
"All life's wisdom can be found in anagrams. They never lie." - Anu Garg Anagram: a word or phrase made by transposing the letters of another word or phrase. Today's participants: Boof Bonser (Minnesota Twins), Craig Smith (Minnesota Timberwolves), Metrodome and Green Bay. Please vote for your favo...
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