http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/41845 Recent articles about Erik Lis en-us Are there really any surprises? GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBKSBCSAVGOBPSLG 2009 - Brendan Harris 123 414 44 108 22 1 6 37 29 78 0 2 .261 .310 .362 Brendan's offensive projections coming into 2009 weren't unreasonable.  In fact, five of the more popular oracles all had his OPS coming in between .715 and .750, and those all seemed about right considering the last couple of years he's had.  Instead he turned in a .672 performance, his l... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Twins_Non_Tender_Candidates/1481395 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Twins_Non_Tender_Candidates/1481395 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Twins_Non_Tender_Candidates/1481395 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d1c726a61b256f4e826b04d788381755c4791ad0/small/MLB_JUN_11_f0f1.jpg There are a few items that need to be mentioned prior to reviewing the Top Ten First Basemen in the organization.  The big news this week was the signing of Miguel Sano for a reported $3,150,000 bonus.  The signing is subject to Sano obtaining the necessary visas and the Twins have indicated that Sano would begin his career next summer in Ft. Myers with the GCL Twins.  In what is a surprise to many, the Twins will not be bringing back Rochester Manager Stan Cliburn an... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:23:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportOctober_3_2009_The_First_Basemen/1299146 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportOctober_3_2009_The_First_Basemen/1299146 Today's report will be abbreviated as I am in Madison for the Badger-Fresno State game.  Fortunately, the minor league season is almost over so there isn't a lot of news. There was some player movement, headed by the return of Francisco Liriano.  The Twins also added Justin Huber to their 40-man roster and recalled him from Rochester.  There is a dispute brewing between Glen Perkins and the Twins regarding his injury and being optioned to Rochester.&... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:35:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportSeptember_12_2009/1156714 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportSeptember_12_2009/1156714 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportSeptember_12_2009/1156714 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/5/8581d4e125f87ab851893c273fe2d63f46f05f8a/small/PicImg_MLB_April_16_270a.jpg First, to take a look at June's Minor League Month in Review, click here.The short-season leagues finally had a full month under their belts, but both teams remain at the top of their divisions. Many draft picks have signed and some have even moved up levels while other draftees still have until Aug. 15 to sign with the Twins. Although first-round pick Kyle Gibson is still unsigned, the Twins and Gibson are confident a deal will be reached, despite Gibson asking for more money than where ... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:43:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Twins_Minor_League_Month_in_Review_July/920021 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Twins_Minor_League_Month_in_Review_July/920021 After two weeks of playing roughly .500 ball the organization put up one of its best weeks of the year, finishing with 24 wins against only 14 losses.  Only the first half champion Ft. Myers Miracle were below .500, winning two of six games this week. Last Sunday Jim Rantz announced that New Britain closer Anthony Slama was the organization's Player of the Week.  New Britain outfielder Rene Tosoni was named MVP of the All-Star Futures game.  Catcher... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:39:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832512 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832512 After two weeks of playing roughly .500 ball the organization put up one of its best weeks of the year, finishing with 24 wins against only 14 losses.  Only the first half champion Ft. Myers Miracle were below .500, winning two of six games this week. Last Sunday Jim Rantz announced that New Britain closer Anthony Slama was the organization's Player of the Week.  New Britain outfielder Rene Tosoni was named MVP of the All-Star Futures game.  Catcher... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:39:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832513 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832513 After two weeks of playing roughly .500 ball the organization put up one of its best weeks of the year, finishing with 24 wins against only 14 losses.  Only the first half champion Ft. Myers Miracle were below .500, winning two of six games this week. Last Sunday Jim Rantz announced that New Britain closer Anthony Slama was the organization's Player of the Week.  New Britain outfielder Rene Tosoni was named MVP of the All-Star Futures game.  Catcher... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:39:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832514 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_18_2009/832514 Good Morning Twins Fans and it certainly is a better morning than the last few with the Yankees in town.  The Organization needed to win five of seven last night to get back to .500 for the week.  They fell one game short, finishing their week with a 24-26 record. Jim Rantz named Elizabethton catcher Danny Rams as the organization's Player of the Week last Sunday.  First baseman Justin Huber was named to the International League All-Star team as Anthony Swarzak&... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:17:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_11_2009/796428 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_11_2009/796428 Good Morning and Happy Birthday America!  The Twins organization had another winning week at 23-18 with only Beloit playing less than .500 ball. Anthony Swarzak was called up by the Twins and will take Kevin Slowey's spot in the starting rotation (Swarzak last pitched on Sunday, June 28th).  Slowey was placed on the DL after last night's game with a right wrist injury.  Estarlin De Los Santos and Luke Hughes both are back in Ft. Myers with the GCL ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:51:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_4_2009/771845 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJuly_4_2009/771845 Good morning!  The organization put up another winning week with no teams playing under .500, finishing with 17 wins against 14 losses.  Congratulations to the Ft. Myers Miracle who clinched the FSL South division championship on Thursday.  The Miracle will also host today's FSL All-Star game with David Bromberg following in the footsteps of Kevin Slowey and Jeff Manship as the South Division starting pitcher. Jim Rantz named Rochester pitcher Kevin Mulvey as th... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:14:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJune_20_2009/725079 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Minor_League_ReportJune_20_2009/725079 A review of how the last ten drafts have panned out for the Twins.  Which draft was the best and how many players from each draft made it to the major leagues? I have maintained data on the last ten drafts.  I have also created a rating system to help compare the drafts.  The system is a simple point system with 1 point assigned to a player who reaches AA ball; 2 points for AAA; 3 points if added to the 40-man roster; 4 points if a player plays even one game in the ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:29:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_look_at_the_last_ten_drafts/683500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_look_at_the_last_ten_drafts/683500