Ryan rebuilds Twins' farm system
When Terry Ryan took over his old job as Minnesota Twins general manager at the end of 2011, he knew one of his biggest jobs was to rebuild a farm system that fueled the team's resurgence in the early 2000s but had crumbled through a series of poor drafts. Armed with the No. 2 pick in the draft last June -- and the most money to sign draft picks under MLB's new system ...
Twins' Ryan still not finished with rotation
MINNEAPOLIS There's no easy cure for back-to-back 90-loss seasons. Terry Ryan knows that.
But that hasn't kept the Minnesota Twins general manager from doing what he can to slowly right the ship. In the past few weeks, Ryan has traded away his team's two center fielders -- and top two hitters in the batting order, to boot -- in order to address the organization'...
Twins' Ryan still not finished with rotation
MINNEAPOLIS There's no easy cure for back-to-back 90-loss seasons. Terry Ryan knows that.
But that hasn't kept the Minnesota Twins general manager from doing what he can to slowly right the ship. In the past few weeks, Ryan has traded away his team's two center fielders -- and top two hitters in the batting order, to boot -- in order to address the organization'...
Twins Rebuild Leaves Mauer…Somewhere
After trading their centre fielder and leadoff man Dernard Span to the Nationals for Alex Meyer, in a trade that the number of supporters for both sides ‘winning the deal’ would indicate it was actually a pretty even swap, the Twins traded another outfielder today as they shipped Ben Revere to the Phillies for Vance Worley and Trevor May. Unlike the Span trade, it seems pretty...
Span Finally Dealt
Some may read the headline with the idea that I am happy about getting Alex Meyer for Denard Span. I am not happy whatsoever. I appreciate everything that Span has done for the Twins, but we all knew that this day was coming at some point. I hope for nothing but the best in DC for him and I hope that they resign him to the type of contract that he deserves. And I like the prospects...
Fare thee Well, Denard Span
As I'm certain everyone is aware by now the Twins traded Denard Span late last week to the Nationals for minor league pitching prospect Alex Meyer. At first blush I was down on the trade, having hoped the Twins could turn the talented Span into a MLB ready mid-rotation starter type (like Jeremy Hellickson, for example) but the more I've read about it and spent time thinking...
The Baseball Show: Throwing Another Log on the MLB Hot Stove
On this week’s edition of The Baseball Show, co-hosts Mike Rosenbaum and M.J. Lloyd along with myself discuss the following:
-Denard Span being traded to the Nationals for Alex Meyer
-Mike profiles Alex Meyer as a prospect
-B.J. Upton to Atlanta
-Possible destinations for Josh Hamilton, Michael Bourn, Zach Greinke and more players
-Reactions to the Evan Longoria contract extension...
The Twins new direction
Yesterday, the course of the Twins’ offseason was set. The worst kept secret in the Twins organization (to the point that I don’t believe it was even a secret) was that Denard Span was going to be traded. It was also apparent that the Twins needed to improve their rotation. Terry Ryan and the rest of the of the front office had stated that they would seek to add three starting...
BP Daily Podcast: Effectively Wild Episode 92: Why the Twins` New Prospect Isn`t Their Type/Why Didn`t Russell Martin Make More Money? by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss why prospect Alex Meyer isn`t the Twins` usual type, then wonder why teams didn`t think Russell Martin was worth more than the Pirates paid him.
Span traded to the Nats for pitcher Alex Meyer
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
The Washington Nationals have added an outfielder. Denard Span
The Nats acquired Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins. In exchange, the Twins will receive pitcher Alex Meyer.
Now, the Nats have a lead off hitter and a center fielder they have been coveting. He also has a very friendly deal, with $4...
Live Microphone: New Nats OF Denard Span
The Washington Nationals acquired a long coveted center fielder and lead off hitter today, sending pitching prospect Alex Meyer to the Minnesota Twins for Denard Span. Another masterful move by Nats GM Mike Rizzo, a move that gives Washington tremendous flexibility during rest of the off-season, as Rizzo continues improving the roster of the National League's best record team...
Video of that time Denard Span hit his mom with a foul ball
Up above, video (via MLB.com) of that time back in 2010 when Denard Span hit his mom with a foul ball during a Spring Training game.
And so, Mike Rizzo finally got that leadoff hitter/center fielder he's been pining for all this time.
Washington Nationals trade Alex Meyer to the Twins for Keiunta Denard Span.
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MLB roundup: Nats acquire Span; Yankees, Rivera near deal
--Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span was traded to the Washington Nationals on Thursday for pitching prospect Alex Meyer. Span, a five-year veteran who has spent his career with the Twins, hit .283 last season with four homers, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. He is a .284 career hitter who has had his last two seasons cut short by injuries. He is expected to take over center...
Nationals acquire OF Span from Twins
Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span was traded to the Washington Nationals on Thursday for pitching prospect Alex Meyer. Span, a five-year veteran who has spent his career with the Twins, hit .283 last season with four homers, 41 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. He is a .284 career hitter who has had his last two seasons cut short by injuries. He is expected to take over center...
Nationals Acquire Denard Span
The Washington Nationals have made quick work of their pursuit for a center fielder, as they have acquired Denard Span from the Twins for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer.
Earlier today MLBTradeRumors.com reported that in a recent interview Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo discussed the clubs desire to move young phenom Bryce Harper to one of the corner outfield spots. Rizzo said...
Nationals acquire Span from Twins
The Washington Nationals have acquired outfielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer, giving the reigning NL East champions a leadoff hitter and center fielder.
Span is a career .284 hitter with 23 home runs, 230 RBIs, 90 steals and a .357 on-base percentage during five seasons with the Twins.
The acquisition of Span allows the Nationals potentially...
Nationals acquire Denard Span from the Twins
The Washington Nationals have been linked to Twins center fielder Denard Span since the club moved to Washington (ok maybe not that long). But today, the Nats finally acquired Span for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer, the Twins announced.
The Nationals who had expressed interest in Span dating back to last offseason, acquire a career .284 hitter with 23 home runs, 230 RBIs, 90...
Twins ship Span to Nationals for young arm
MINNEAPOLIS Outfielder Denard Span had been rumored several times as a possible trading chip for the Minnesota Twins. On Thursday, the club finally dealt him.
The Twins traded Span to the Washington Nationals in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Alex Meyer. A first-round pick of the Nationals in 2011, Meyer reached High-A Potomac last season. Between two different...
Twins ship Span to Nationals for young arm
MINNEAPOLIS Outfielder Denard Span had been rumored several times as a possible trading chip for the Minnesota Twins. On Thursday, the club finally dealt him.
The Twins traded Span to the Washington Nationals in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Alex Meyer. A first-round pick of the Nationals in 2011, Meyer reached High-A Potomac last season. Between two different...
Nationals Trade For CF Denard Span
The Washington Nationals have announced that they have acquired outfielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins in return for minor league starting pitching prospect Alex Meyer.
The #Nationals today acquired OF Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league RHP Alex Meyer.
— Nationals PR (@NationalsPR) November 29, 2012
Span, 28, hit .283...
Nationals get Span from Twins for minor leaguer
The Washington Nationals have acquired outfielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer, giving the reigning NL East champions a leadoff hitter and center fielder.
Span is a career .284 hitter with 23 home runs, 230 RBIs, 90 steals and a .357 on-base percentage during five seasons with the Twins.
The acquisition of Span allows the Nationals potentially...
Nats acquire Denard Span
The Washington Nationals have long coveted a true centerfielder and leadoff hitter for nearly five seasons. That need has been completed.
The Nationals have acquired CF Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league prospect Alex Meyer. the 28 year old, left handed outfielder played all five of his major league season with Minnesota. Last season...
Nationals acquire Denard Span from Twins
The Washington Nationals acquired a much-desired player on Thursday, picking up center fielder Denard Span from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Alex Meyer. The 22-year old Meyer was a first round pick of the Nationals in 2011, #23 overall.
The move will have an impact around the league., and on more than just Washington's outfield. With Span's...
Nats Acquire Denard Span To Be New Center Fielder/Leadoff Man
So long, 6′9″ starting pitcher prospect and 2011 first-rounder Alex Meyer. Mike Rizzo and the Nats just shipped him to Minnesota for above-average center fielder and leadoff man Denard Span.
That means a bunch of stuff:
– The new outfield is Span in center, probably with Jayson Werth in left and Bryce Harper in right. That’s good defense.
– Mike Morse is the odd man out...
Iowa Hawkeye Wrestlers Suspended for Hunting Rabbits on Campus
The University of Iowa has banned two members of their wrestiling team after an arrest for illegally hunting rabbits on campus. Freshmen Alex Meyer and Connor Ryan were reportedly caught with BB guns and air rifles late Tuesday night during their rabbit raid.
It it unclear if the two were sober or inebriated but I cannot imagine Athletic Director Gary Barta did not crack a brief...
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