Rangers get OF Benson on waiver claim from Twins
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder Joe Benson on a waiver claim from the Minnesota Twins, and optioned him to Double-A Frisco.
Texas made room for Benson on its 40-man roster by transferring left-hander Matt Harrison from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.
Harrison, the team's opening day starter, has had two operations on his back since going...
Benson claimed off waivers by Texas
Joe Benson's time in the Minnesota Twins organization is over.
Benson was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Twins announced. Benson entered spring training with a chance to make Minnesota's 25-man roster as the starting center fielder, but he began the season at Triple-A Rochester instead.
In 42 games with Rochester this season, Benson batted .192...
Twins' Hicks named Opening Day center fielder
The Minnesota Twins' center field job is officially Aaron Hicks'.
The Twins announced via Twitter on Sunday that manager Ron Gardenhire has named Hicks as the team's center fielder on Opening Day. That means the 23-year-old Hicks will make his major league debut April 1 at Target Field without ever playing a game at Triple A.
Hicks entered camp as perhaps the favorite...
Twins' Hicks named Opening Day center fielder
The Minnesota Twins' center field job is officially Aaron Hicks'.
The Twins announced via Twitter on Sunday that manager Ron Gardenhire has named Hicks as the team's center fielder on Opening Day. That means the 23-year-old Hicks will make his major league debut April 1 at Target Field without ever playing a game at Triple A.
Hicks entered camp as perhaps the favorite...
Twins Trim the Roster
Not the guy cut, but good for effect
The Twins made some cuts today. Most notable among them is outfielder Joe Benson. For more info, click on the link below for the Star Tribune report.
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Hicks laying claim to leadoff spot
By DAVID DORSEY
Special to FOXSportsNorth.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. Aaron Hicks appears next in line to assume the Minnesota Twins center field position, a spot that has been held on Opening Day by just eight men in the past 27 years.
Hicks, 23, hopes to fall more in line with Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, who eight times started in center between 1985 and 1995, and Torii Hunter, who...
Hicks laying claim to leadoff spot
By DAVID DORSEY
Special to FOXSportsNorth.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. Aaron Hicks appears next in line to assume the Minnesota Twins center field position, a spot that has been held on Opening Day by just eight men in the past 27 years.
Hicks, 23, hopes to fall more in line with Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett, who eight times started in center between 1985 and 1995, and Torii Hunter, who...
Twins overcome Rays in 10th inning
PORT CHARLOTTE (AP) Sure, Desmond Jennings wants to see more pitches per at-bat. Yes, he'd like to take more walks this season. And maybe this is the year he finally masters the bunt.
But the Tampa Bay Rays center fielder and leadoff man sees his job as a simple one: get on base.
He did that two more times on a Monday night, but the Minnesota Twins rallied to tie it in the...
De Vries, Twins shut out Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) Lance Lynn allowed four hits in a three-run first inning and Jason Motte gave up a two-run homer in his second straight outing as the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-0 Monday.
Working on his slider instead of throwing fastballs and trying to induce fly balls into the wind, Lynn gave up three runs -- two earned -- and five hits in 2-13 innings...
Lynn struggles with slider in loss to Twins
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Lance Lynn allowed four hits in a three-run first inning and Jason Motte gave up a two-run homer in his second straight outing as the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-0 Monday.
Working on his slider instead of throwing fastballs and trying to induce fly balls into the wind, Lynn gave up three runs -- two earned -- and five hits in 2 1-3 innings...
Twins 7, Cardinals 0
Lance Lynn allowed four hits in a three-run first inning and Jason Motte gave up a two-run homer in his second straight outing as the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-0 Monday.
Working on his slider instead of throwing fastballs and trying to induce fly balls into the wind, Lynn gave up three runs - two earned - and five hits in 2 1-3 innings.
Aaron Hicks and Brian...
The Phils are done in again by the bullpen as they lose to the Twins, 12-5.
The bullpen allows 11 runs to score, doing in the Phils as they lose their third spring training game, dropping this one to the Twins, 12-5.
The Phils took the lead in the first as, with two men on, and with one man out, Ryan Howard hits an RBI single, knocking in Ben Revere, who had started the game off with a single, then stole second base, giving the Phils a 1-0 lead, while sending...
The Twins in Center Field. What’s the best case scenario?
One of the biggest questions leading to the Twins 2013 is how they plan on filling the hole left by the trade of Ben Revere and Denard Span. There are a handful of candidates for the position; Darin Mastroianni, Aaron Hicks and Joe Benson, with some guys like Clete Thomas nibbline at the edges.
The common opinion is that Twins fans would like to get their future started as soon as...
Twins prospects may get chance in outfield
This is the fifth in a five-part series previewing the Minnesota Twins by position heading into spring training, which starts Tuesday with pitchers and catchers reporting.
Friday: Starting pitchers
Saturday: Relief pitchers
Sunday: Catchers
Monday: Infielders
Today: Outfielders
ON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): Oswaldo Arcia (.320, 17 HR, 98 RBI, 3 SB in the minor leagues), Joe...
Twins' centerfield spot open for the taking
MINNEAPOLIS Denard Span is gone. So is Ben Revere. Both center fielders were traded away by the Minnesota Twins in recent weeks.
Which raises the question: who will roam center field for the Twins in 2013?
Minnesota has plenty of outfield depth throughout the organization, perhaps more so than any other position. Young outfield prospects like Byron Buxton (last year's No. 2...
Twins' centerfield spot open for the taking
MINNEAPOLIS Denard Span is gone. So is Ben Revere. Both center fielders were traded away by the Minnesota Twins in recent weeks.
Which raises the question: who will roam center field for the Twins in 2013?
Minnesota has plenty of outfield depth throughout the organization, perhaps more so than any other position. Young outfield prospects like Byron Buxton (last year's No. 2...
Twins Prospect Update
With the Twins having been completely out of it since the second week of the season your thoughts end up turning to the future. Then, when you realize all those guys suck too, you dig a little deeper into the younger prospects. With that in mind, here are the first 10 guys I thought of to check on in the Twins' system. They might not be the top 10 guys, but they're...
Prime Nine: Minnesota Twins
Up until 2011, the Twins were consistent contenders and the toast of small market teams everywhere. So, seeing them in last place for the second season in a row can easily make you forget how good they were. One of the consequences of being good is picking lower in the first round. It isn’t as big a disadvantage as it is in other sports, but you don’t get the Joe...
Bike Spokes and Shoe Boxes – 2012 Topps Gypsy Queen
Per Box Items:
24 packs per box
10 cards per box
1 pack of mini cards
2 autographs per box
2 relic cards per box
Topps Sell Sheet
The classic 1887 remake returns after a stellar debut. The 350 base cards come in both full-size and mini versions. The standard sized base set cards feature a color ‘art-style” action picture of the named player. Bordered in gray with a cream colored...
2012 Minnesota Twins Prospects 3-1
It's been awhile since I posted prospect #4 on April 24th.... and that is even quite late.
So, we profile the top 3 in one post.
3. Joe Benson, Outfield, 24 years old
2011 stats: .285/.388/.495 with 16 HRs for New Britain in 472 PAs.Last Year's Rank: 4Acquired: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round of the 2006 draft out of Joliet Catholic Academy.
Joe...
Twins reassign Benson, Manship to Triple-A
The spring training roster continues to shrink for the Minnesota Twins, as they made four cuts Tuesday.
Outfielder Joe Benson and right-hander Jeff Manship were both optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The Twins also reassigned catcher Rene Rivera and infielder Pedro Florimon to the minor league camp.
Benson, 24, made his big league debut last September with the Twins, making the jump...
Hope: Why the Minnesota Twins’ 2012 Season Will be a Joyful One
Hope. It’s what happens every year when the snow starts melting away. When the first thunderstorms roll through. When you dust off the lawn mower, break out the grill, and start playing catch in the backyard again. Hope is pitchers and catchers reporting, the first full-squad workout, and the commencement of Spring training. Hope is getting to wipe the slate clean from a 99 loss...
Twins 8, Red Sox 4
Felix Doubront's bid for a spot in Boston's starting rotation took a hit when he allowed eight hits in 4 2-3 innings Monday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Red Sox 8-4.
The left-hander gave up two runs, struck out three and walked one.
Twins starter Jason Marquis allowed three runs, five hits and two walks in four innings with two strikeouts.
Pinch-hitter Joe Benson...
Twins double up Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Felix Doubront's bid for a spot in Boston's starting rotation took a hit when he allowed eight hits in 4 2-3 innings Monday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Red Sox 8-4.
The left-hander gave up two runs, struck out three and walked one.
Twins starter Jason Marquis allowed three runs, five hits and two walks in four innings with two strikeouts...
Twins 5x5 2012 Prospect Rankings
One thing became abundantly clear when compiling both top fives for the Twins, their high ceiling talent lies in the low minors. For an older squad that could use some present day help, that's probably not a good thing. Regardless, the trio that fronts the Twins prospect list could provide some serious punch in a few years.
Top 5 fantasy baseball prospects
1- Miguel...
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