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Pirates talk extension with Jack Wilson
March 29, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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Some surprising news in the Post Gazette this morning, as DK reports that the Pirates and Jack Wilson have had "preliminary talks regarding a contract extension." I think that most of us expected that Wilson's time would be up here after this season, as the $8.4 million...
That Was Exciting: Twins 5, Rangers 3
August 30, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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by Tom Olmscheid - AP
about 2 hours ago:
Minnesota Twins' Brendan Harris, bottom, slides home safely on a squeeze play as Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriquez takes the throw during the eighth inning of...
Friday Flotsam (12.19.08)
December 19, 2008 by
Over The Baggy
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Among the recent minor league free agent signings, La Velle notes that the Twins have resigned Joe Gaetti. After being drafted by Colorado and putting up solid numbers in the notoriously pitcher-friendly Sally League, hitting .257/.353/.457 with 16 home runs. The following season...
OTB Twins Notes (04.20.08)
April 20, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Patrick Ruesse comments on the bulldog nature of Twins left-hander Glen Perkins. After cruising through the first six innings, the Angels’ Bobby Abreu sent a line drive screaming back up the middle that deflected off of Perkins’ lower quad area. The ball scooted...
Projections Review: Hitters
October 05, 2008 by
Twins Territory
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It’s always fun to make predictions on how the players will perform each season. About six months ago we did community projections for both the hitters and pitchers, and asked readers to give their predictions.
We thought it’d be a good way to end the season by...
Deadline gone: AL Central loads up for pennant run
July 31, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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The deadline just passed over an hour ago, and man sources have now confirmed no additional deals have been made by the Twins. The AL Central was extremely active today, as all thee contenders got a piece for the stretch run and the Indians traded Victor Martinez to the Red...
Open Thread: Oak vs Min - Where the A's Get Their Mojo Back
June 11, 2009 by
Athletics Nation
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Trevor Cahill tries to improve his record to 4-5.
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The A's wrap up their homestand and a four-game set with the Twins all at once...
OtB Twins Notes (06.01.09)
May 31, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Charley Walters reports that the Twins are not quite ready to discuss figures with Joe Mauer yet. Twins Sports Inc president Jerry Bell cited former Twin greats in Kirby Puckett and Kent Hrbek as similar players who accepted lower overall contracts to remain in Minnesota...
Discussion: Twins' Offseason
October 14, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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We'll get into the Twins' Offseason Outlook in a few weeks, but fans are eager to discuss the team's 2010 plans now that they've been eliminated from the playoffs.
Once again the Twins have question marks on the left side of the infield. Joe Crede and Orlando...
The Audacity of Hope
July 22, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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I'm not talking national pride here. Just fan pride.
Something strange happens when you get emotionally tied to someone or something. Basically, you start to care what happens to them. Or it. Somewhere along the line you pick up a vested interest, and...
Twins Notes (04.14.09)
April 13, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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Joe Crede received a lot of attention in US Cellular in his return to Chicago. After helping the White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the Sox decided to allow Crede to leave through free agency only to watch the third baseman who led them to a championship four years prior sign...
My swan song: What to do for 2010?
October 13, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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by Charlie Neibergall - AP
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Workers take out home plate after Game 3 of the American League division baseball series between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankeeson Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009,...
Twins Notes (03.23)
March 23, 2009 by
Over The Baggy
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The Twins throttled a Blue Jays lineup that had left the majority of their starters at home 11-to-6. First baseman Justin Morneau finished 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBIs while third baseman Joe Crede had one hit, a run-scoring double, and walked twice. On the...
Mariners vs. Twins pregame
June 06, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Lineups
Minnesota (28-28)
Denard Span CF
Joe Mauer DH
Justin Morneau 1B
Joe Crede 3B
Michael Cuddyer RF
Brendan Harris SS
Mike Redmond C
Delmon Young LF
Alexi Casilla 2B
RHP Nick Blackburn (5-2, 3.50)
Mariners (26-29)
Ichiro RF
Russell Branyan 1B
Adrian Beltre 3B
Ken Griffey Jr. DH...
Game 36: Yanks v.s Twins
May 16, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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Regular Game 36:Yankees v.s TwinsGame Time: 1:05 p.m. @ New Yankee Stadium -- Bronx, NYTV: YES | Radio: WCBS 880STARTING LINEUPS:YANKEES (18-17)Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira DH Alex Rodriguez 3B Nick Swisher 1B Robinson Cano 2B Melky Cabrera RF Brett Gardner CF Francisco...
Twins or Tigers (Twins Edition)?
October 06, 2009 by
Replacement Level Yankees
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Well, we finally know who the Yankees will be seeing in the ALDS this year after one of the best baseball games you'll ever see. The Twins beat the Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings in a game that saw both teams fail to capitalize on numerous scoring chances in extra innings. Anyway...
Twins Dismantle Buehrle, Turf Eats Up Beckham
July 12, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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by Tom Olmscheid - AP
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, left, and Carlos Gomez, right, celebrate the Twins' 13-7 win over the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game Sunday, July 12, 2009...
Game 82: Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins
July 04, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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First Pitch: 3:10pm CDTTV: FOXRadio: Twins Radio NetworkKnow Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys
Starting Pitchers
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Francisco Liriano
4-8
16
16
0
0
0
0
89.2
94
57
56
12...
Twins break up Buehrle's perfection, top White Sox
July 29, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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by Tom Olmscheid - AP
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Minnesota Twins' Brendan Harris singles to drive in Michael Cuddyer during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Twins...
Odds & Ends: Sabathia, Leyland, Astros
October 08, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Some links to start the day off...
Marc Carig of the Star Ledger says the Yankees hit the jackpot when they signed C.C. Sabathia to a $161MM deal last offseason.
As Yankees manager Joe Girardi tells Filip Bondy of the New York Daily News, they acquired the lefty...
A's falter late, lose to Twins
OAKLAND -- Pinch hitter Jason Kubel hit a tying solo home run in the eighth, Delmon Young singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth and the Minnesota Twins beat the A's 6-3 Wednesday night.
Joe Crede tripled off Andrew Bailey (4-1) to start the ninth, and Alexi Casilla entered...
Game 149: Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins
September 20, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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First Pitch: 1:10pm CDTTV: WTFC-29Radio: Twins Radio NetworkKnow Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Scott Baker
13-8
29
29
1
1
0
0
178.0
165
87
86
25
41
147
4.35
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ALDS Game 1: Minnesota Twins @ New York Yankees
October 07, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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First Pitch: 5:07pm CDTTV: TBSRadio: Twins Radio NetworkKnow Thine Enemy: Pinstripe Alley
Last night was awesome. Without a doubt one of the greatest games I've experienced as a Twins fan, and that includes the close of 2006. But that'...
Maybe things are looking up in Twins Territory
July 20, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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I've filled this space with complaining over the past few months. Like you, I'm pulling hard for the Twins, and it gets frustrating when they can't just rip off a winning streak and get a lead in the AL Central.
I've examined a few of the numbers, though - and...
Minnesota Twins 2010 Roster & Payroll (Part II)
September 24, 2009 by
Twinkie Town
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Thanks for some fantastic coversation on Tuesday! Milt on Tilt, Eric In Madison, Seth Speaks, clutterheart, Fetch9, ajmargarine and everyone else who contributed made for a great discussion, helped clarify some things while running some good back-and-forth over dollars and...
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