Gardy: 'We'll take our chances with (Capps)'
MINNEAPOLIS Matt Capps heard the boos. How could he not? He heard them on more than one occasion, raining down on him from the Minnesota Twins faithful at Target Field.
With closer Joe Nathan still recovering from 2010 Tommy John surgery, Capps was occasionally inserted into the ninth-inning role for Minnesota early in the 2011 season. But Capps struggled mightily. In a span of...
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Gardy: 'We'll take our chances with (Capps)'
MINNEAPOLIS Matt Capps heard the boos. How could he not? He heard them on more than one occasion, raining down on him from the Minnesota Twins faithful at Target Field.
With closer Joe Nathan still recovering from 2010 Tommy John surgery, Capps was occasionally inserted into the ninth-inning role for Minnesota early in the 2011 season. But Capps struggled mightily. In a span of...
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2 days ago
Twins amazed and inspired by Jablonski
MINNEAPOLIS Before they took part in Friday's annual TwinsFest at the Metrodome, several Minnesota Twins players made a special visit to a local hospital.First baseman Justin Morneau was joined by teammates Carl Pavano, Drew Butera, Glen Perkins, Matt Capps and Jason Marquis as they visited Jack Jablonski, the Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore who was paralyzed in a hockey injury...
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14 days ago
Twins amazed and inspired by Jablonski
MINNEAPOLIS Before they took part in Friday's annual TwinsFest at the Metrodome, several Minnesota Twins players made a special visit to a local hospital.First baseman Justin Morneau was joined by teammates Carl Pavano, Drew Butera, Glen Perkins, Matt Capps and Jason Marquis as they visited Jack Jablonski, the Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore who was paralyzed in a hockey...
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14 days ago
Coffey is for (setting up) closers
According to Phil Mackey at 1500ESPN.com, the Twins have been in contact with a potential bullpen arm:
“On Thursday, a baseball source confirmed the Twins have been in talks recently with the agent for right-hander Todd Coffey, who owns a 3.68 ERA with 167 strikeouts and 53 unintentional walks in 205 2/3 innings over the past three seasons with the Nationals and Brewers....
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
Twins reliever Capps ready to close in 2012
Back in the summer of 2010, Matt Capps was acquired by the Twins in a trade with the Washington Nationals for catcher Wilson Ramos and pitcher Joe Testa. Through Oct. 2 of that first year in Minnesota, Capps was brilliant, converting 16 of 18 save opportunities.
Once Joe Nathan returned Capps was happy to move to the set-up role for the Twins at the start of the 2011 season. However...
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January 09, 2012
Twins reliever Capps ready to close in 2012
Back in the summer of 2010, Matt Capps was acquired by the Twins in a trade with the Washington Nationals for catcher Wilson Ramos and pitcher Joe Testa. Through Oct. 2 of that first year in Minnesota, Capps was brilliant, converting 16 of 18 save opportunities.
Once Joe Nathan returned Capps was happy to move to the set-up role for the Twins at the start of the 2011 season. However...
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January 09, 2012
M’s Officially Sign Hisashi Iwakuma
As rumored a few days ago, the M’s have come to terms with RHP Hisashi Iwakuma on a one year contract. Per Jerry Crasnick, he’s guaranteed just $1.5 million in salary, and has incentives based on starts and innings pitched that could push the total value of the deal up to $4.9 million.
In other words, it’s a freaking steal. For context, he signed for less guaranteed money...
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January 05, 2012
M’s Officially Sign Hisashi Iwakuma
As rumored a few days ago, the M’s have come to terms with RHP Hisashi Iwakuma on a one year contract. Per Jerry Crasnick, he’s guaranteed just $1.5 million in salary, and has incentives based on starts and innings pitched that could push the total value of the deal up to $4.9 million.
In other words, it’s a freaking steal. For context, he signed for less guaranteed money...
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January 05, 2012
Full Count: A Twins Offseason on the Brink
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 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Farewell 2011
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...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
The Twins are playing the waiting game with Cuddyer. Is it worth it?
Since the Twins locked up Jamey Carroll, Ryan Doumit and Matt Capps, their interest in the free agent market is at a standstill. That logjam is none other than Michael Cuddyer.
The Twins reportedly have an offer on the table for the veteran, one that is worth three years and $24 million, and are waiting for a decision.
The waiting game on Cuddyer is contingent on him exploring...
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December 09, 2011
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December 09, 2011
Twins make moves to stamp 99 losses as aberration
(Eds: With AP Photos.) By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer The Minnesota Twins obviously haven't let a 99-loss season push them toward rebuilding mode.
Considering the signings of role-playing veteran free agents Jamey Carroll and Ryan Doumit, the retention of closer Matt Capps and the pursuit of outfielder of Michael Cuddyer, general manager Terry Ryan and the rest of the organization...
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December 09, 2011
Closer market shrinking quickly
DALLAS — The game of musical chairs for closers is just about over.
Still standing, and rapidly losing leverage: Free agents Ryan Madson, Francisco Cordero and the Oakland Athletics, who are trying to trade Andrew Bailey.
The Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds, the only contenders still looking for closers, seemingly are in good position to strike bargains.
We...
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December 08, 2011
Twins finalize deal with P Capps
The Minnesota Twins have finalized their one-year, $4.75-million contract with veteran reliever Matt Capps.The 28-year-old is coming off a difficult campaign, going 4-7 with a 4.25 ERA in 65 2/3 innings. He converted just 15 of 22 save opportunities after recording 48 between Minnesota and Washington in 2010.The deal will pay Capps $4.5 million next season with a $6-million club...
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December 07, 2011
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December 07, 2011
Capps passes physical to finalize one-year deal with Twins
The Minnesota Twins finalized their $4.75 million, one-year contract with closer Matt Capps on Wednesday.
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December 07, 2011
Capps, Twins finalize one-year, $4.75M contract
The Minnesota Twins have finalized their $4.75 million, one-year contract with closer Matt Capps.
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December 07, 2011
Rauch done but Mets still looking
While some are still calling it close, others are saying it's done pending a physical. It appears Jon Rauch will join the Mets on a one year deal for approx. 3.5 M. It's a little bit more then I expected them to spend on a set-up man/closer competitor but Matt Capps with similar numbers set the market. Capps deal was for 4.75M in the first year and a second year at 6M but...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Section 219: Matt Capps and grumpy old fans
A quick take on Matt Capps
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December 06, 2011
Poll: Do you like the Matt Capps signing?
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December 06, 2011
Matt Capps career statistics
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December 06, 2011
Twins reach agreement with Capps on 1-year deal
The Minnesota Twins reached agreement with reliever Matt Capps to a one-year contract.
The deal is worth $4.75 million and includes a $6 million option for the 2013 season.
The 28-year-old Capps had a 4-7 record with a 4.25 ERA and 15 saves last season, serving as closer for the first part of the year.
Longtime Twins closer Joe Nathan signed with the Texas Rangers, so bringing...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Capps Returns to Minnesota
The market for relief pitchers is out of control this off-season. After seeing Jonathan Papelbon and Heath Bell sign lucrative, long-term deals, the Twins chose to re-sign Matt Capps to a one-year $4.75 million deal. While handing out short-term deals to relievers is typically a smart strategy, Capps wasn’t particularly good last season. Did the Twins make a mistake bringing him...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
TwinsCentric: Capps Comes Back
Pending a physical, it appears that the Twins will bring back Matt Capps on a one year contract, with an option.
Via Star Tribune
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December 06, 2011
Winter Meetings Tuesday Morning Bullpen Notes
The Mets need a lot a lot for this upcoming season, and don't have a lot of money to spend on it. One of the key pieces they need is a Closer and possibly a set up man. Here is a quick update on the news surrounding pitchers the Mets have been connected to:
Matt Capps: Will Resign with the Twins, so not an option
Todd Coffey: Mets and Brewers have been connected in possible trade...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
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