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A Little Perspective
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A Little Perspective
You probably know of the tragedy at Fort Hood this week. Here's something from a soldier, in his own words, from SB Nation site The Phinsider.
Organization Review (Center fielders)
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Although the top prospect in the organization probably is a catcher and the best power prospect a first baseman/corner outfielder, center field is clearly the top position in the organization. Not only are the following Top Ten the strongest group of any position, the...
Twins Pick Up Michael Cuddyer's 2011 Option
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And here I was, writing about whether or not the Twins should actually do it....
Of course my conclusion was an adament "YES, YES THE TWINS SHOULD PICK UP CUDDY'S 2011 OPTION". Clearly I have a nose for these things.
Cuddyer's 2011 option is worth...
Cuddyers Option for 2011 Picked Up
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Cuddyers Option for 2011 Picked Up
So that answers one more off season question.
Minor League Report...November 7, 2009
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A couple items of note this week include the Twins outrighting Brian Buscher to Rochester. This cleared a 40-man roster spot before the five free agents are removed in the next week. Why this was done at this time remains a mystery? My best guess is that the Twins...
Saturday Morning Poll: How Do You Feel Now?
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by Steven Senne - AP
We'll never see his bat-smelling in a Twins uniform again...(sniff)
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Happy? Sad? Hung-over?
After yesterday morning's...
The Hosken Powell Memorial Offseason/Hot Stove Linkdump
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by Jim Mone - AP
Fortune seekers continue digging in their fruitless search for the legendary Buried Treasure of Junior Ortiz.
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Item: Big League Stew ...
What was your favorite Orlando Cabrera moment?
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What was your favorite Orlando Cabrera moment?
If I'm reading Doogie's tweet correctly, Bill Smith spoke w/O-Cab this AM and they're moving on. Given the trade, this shouldn't surprise.
Twins trade Carlos Gomez for JJ Hardy
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The first report was from Brewers.com, via Twitter:
Brewers acquire CF Carlos Gomez from Minnesota in exchange for SS J.J. Hardy.
I did NOT see that coming. It's been confirmed pretty much everywhere.
According to MLBTradeRumors, thanks to Hardy's midseason...
White Sox Trade for Mark Teahen
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White Sox Trade for Mark Teahen
In return, the Royals are getting second baseman Chris Getz and third base/first base power hitter Josh Fields. Getz played quite a bit for the White Sox in '09, while Fields couldn't lock into one position and struggled to find playing...
Organization Review (Corner Outfielders)
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With all the positions reviewed to date, there aren't many more than ten players in the organization playing at each position. Doing the corner outfielders together means that the top ten will include more prospects that have a legitimate chance of someday playing with...
Rays Close to Dealing Akinori Iwamura
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Rays Close to Dealing Akinori Iwamura
This from Marc Tompkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Are the Twins a fit? With the Twins clearing space on the 40-man roster today by outrighting Brian Buscher (hat tip to 33MorneauMVP), could Minnesota be trying to get an early start on their...
Twins Outright Brian Buscher
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Twins Outright Brian Buscher
The Twins have outrighted Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester this afternoon. He can become a minor league free agent 15 days after the conclusion of the World Series. Do not expect Buscher to remain with the Twins.
Should the Twins Bring Back Joe Crede?
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by Charles Krupa - AP
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Last February, Scott Boras client Joe Crede dropped his asking price enough for the Twins to sign him to an incentive-laden deal. He was exactly...
Changes to Twinkie Town
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What? More changes?
Well, sort of. Our SB Nation crack squad of technoguysandgirls are on a never-ending quest to perfect not just the interface of Twinkie Town, but also how the site looks. Today there isn't a focus on the former, as much as it's about...
Twins Offensive Leaders, 2009
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I always like doing this at the end of the year, because there are always a few surprises. Plus, it's good to not do a lot of heavy reading on a Monday morning...
Name
Runs Created
Name
P/PA
J. Mauer
123
B....
Twins 2010 ZiPS Projections
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Twins 2010 ZiPS Projections
Courtesy of BBTF. I have to believe both Scott Baker and Kevin Slowey will do better, and I'm hoping a number of the bullpen guys will, too.
Twins Non-Tender Candidates
6 days ago by
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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...
Minor League Report...October 31, 2009
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Good morning from beautiful South Carolina. Every week this time of year we find a few more Twins organization players reporting to their winter teams, although players who were with the Twins won't be reporting for several more weeks.
Following a few year...
Twins Holding Moving Sale, Proceeds Go To Joe Mauer's Extension
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Twins Holding Moving Sale, Proceeds Go To Joe Mauer's Extension
I made that last part up, but really, would it surprise you? Anyway, items up for sale on November 7th include, "bobbleheads, Twins publications, artwork, Metrodome signage, jerseys and other clothing."...
Twins Opening Day Lineups since 1994
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Twins Opening Day Lineups since 1994
I got 146 out of the 160 players. Those mid 90's teams had some real forgettable people on them.
Great Article and Video on Super Prospect Miguel Angel Sano
8 days ago by
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Great Article and Video on Super Prospect Miguel Angel Sano
Highly recommended.
When Is It Easier to Replace the Whole Than Replace the Parts?
10 days ago by
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by J Pat Carter - AP
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And, when can it be done by a financially conscious club?
Answer: When there are no entrenched players with big contracts. Which is exactly...
Target Offseason
12 days ago by
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With the Twins headed to Target Field in 2010, they should focus on fixing and filling the glaring holes that they have on their team. With the burden of the dome off their backs, Target Field will bring in additional revenue for the Twins to use in the upcoming years, but...
Mauer is Twins MVP
12 days ago by
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Mauer is Twins MVP
Also in the news: We are currently in the season of Fall, otherwise known as "Autumn".
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