Four years after stepping down as general manager of the Twins, Terry Ryan as back at the helm as Minnesota attempts to bounce back from a disappointing 2011 season.
Via Fox Sports North
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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...
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 Over The Baggy
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January 02, 2012
Yet another
year has passed us by and I am headed into my fifth full season of operating
this blog.
Strange how
things happen over five years. It is amazing to me how this went from being a
place where I posted my personal thoughts and findings -- doing so shrouded in anonymity
because I was partially ashamed to admit that I was “blogging” (the word just
sounds awful, right...
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 mlb.com
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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.
Via Courier Press
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January 02, 2012
When Jamey Carroll had to cancel his appearance at the upcoming Night of Memories, Tri-State Hot Stove League vice president Paul Gries didn't panic.
Via mlb.com
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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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