After initially being told to remain idle for the offseason, Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano was permitted to participate in winter ball and made his debut on Wednesday night.
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January 03, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins announced their list of non-roster invitees to this years spring training and its a long list.
The Twins invited 25 players not on the big league roster to spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., including a few familiar names. Reliever Phil Dumatrait, catcher Rene Rivera and outfielder Brian Dinkelman all spent time in the majors with the Twins in...
Via Fangraphs
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January 03, 2012
Despite losing 99 games in a season sponsored by Murphy’s Law, the Twins entered an offseason in which neither building to contend nor rebuilding really fully made sense. For one, the team lacked the liquid assets required for a rebuild; its more valuable commodities were either inked to long-term deals, or the player was coming off an injury-riddled campaign. Or both.
Secondly...
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January 05, 2012
With the Hall Of Fame election announcement coming on January 9, 2012, it is time to review the ballot, go over the names, and decide who belongs in the Hall Of Fame.
There are twenty seven men on the ballot this year and we will take a look at each one individually prior to official announcements. You can find all of the profiles in the I-70 Baseball Exclusives: Cooperstown Choices...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 03, 2012
The Twins announced that they signed right-handers Jason Bulger and Casey Fien and infielder Aaron Bates to minor league deals that include invitations to Spring Training. They also announced minor league deals with Phil Dumatrait, Aaron Thompson, Jared Burton, Samuel Deduno, P.J. Walters, Daryl Thompson, Luis Perdomo, Brendan Wise, Matt Carson, Wilkin Ramirez, Sean...
Via Star Tribune
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January 03, 2012
The Twins may not have a lot of dollars yet to spend on free agency, but there are still plenty of options.
Via Over The Baggy
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January 06, 2012
In
introducing himself to his new fan base out west, Michael Cuddyer fielded
questions from readers in the Denver Post. One question
regarding the outfielder’s excitement towards switching ballparks – from Target
Field to Coors Field – incited the former Twin to sing a familiar tune
(emphasis mine):
“I'm a
gap-to-gap hitter and I hit with power to the right-center field...
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January 05, 2012
The Twins on Thursday announced plans for a Spring Training Caravan that will take place in their spring home of Fort Myers, Fla.
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January 04, 2012
The University of Minnesota baseball team will play at the Twins' home ballpark, Target Field, for the third consecutive season at 2 p.m. CT on May 5.
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January 03, 2012
Why were longtime stalwarts Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel allowed to leave via free agency? Twins beat reporter Rhett Bollinger answers this and more in the latest Inbox.
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January 03, 2012
It could be a crowded Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla., this year as the Twins announced Tuesday that they have extended 25 invitations to non-roster players.
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