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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?
25 days ago by
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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
25 days ago by
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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
26 days ago by
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2008 incarnation2007 incarnation
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
26 days ago by
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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
26 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
28 days ago by
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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
28 days ago by
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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
29 days ago by
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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
29 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?
October 28, 2009 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
October 26, 2009 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
October 26, 2009 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".
Again, loyalties?
October 25, 2009 by
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So, the Yankees are ALCS champs. Again. Aren't we all thrilled?
I personally now have zero interest in watching baseball any longer. I could not care less about either team playing in the World Series. As much as I would like to see the Yankees...
All Ex-Twins Team, 2009
October 25, 2009 by
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by Lori Shepler - AP
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2008 Roster2006 Roster
For the second year in a row I tried to put together a full 25-man roster, and while I made the cut this team has some pretty big...
Baseball's Unspoken Corruption
October 24, 2009 by
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Baseball has a big problem. One that threatens the credibility of the game.
No, it's not steroids, nor runaway contracts, nor mal distributed team revenue, though each of these is bad enough.
Baseball's biggest problem right now is tying its post-season schedule...
Twins prospect Sano issued work visa
October 24, 2009 by
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Twins prospect Sano issued work visa
Twins prospect Sano issued work visa
Club hasn't decided first step for 16-year-old's career
Minor League Report...October 24, 2009
October 23, 2009 by
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Gonna be heading to the airport at 5am tomorrow, so will try to get something out this afternoon. As of now, we all are aware of the minor league manager changes announced this week. Tom Nieto fresh off his playoff season in New Britain is moving up to Rochester. ...
Offseason Twins Power Rankings
October 23, 2009 by
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Joe Mauer's contract extension/lack of same. You need something to stress about over the winter, right?
Joe Nathan's elbow chips. Keep telling yourself this is the only reason Game 2 turned out the way it did, and that it's all going to be better...
Organization Review (Third Base)
October 22, 2009 by
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Tonight we will close out the infield with a look at the top ten third basemen in the organization. Like the middle infield spots, third base is another position of immediate need for the Twins. Is there someone in the organization who can be expected to fill that...
Jake Mauer Named Fort Myers Miracle Manager
October 22, 2009 by
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Jake Mauer Named Fort Myers Miracle Manager
After being named Manager of the Year in the Gulf Coast league--for guiding a team full of teenagers from five continents to the league championship--the other Mauer has been named the manager of the Twins FSL (High A) affiliate.
Twins Second Base In 2010: The Devil You Know?
October 21, 2009 by
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by David J. Phillip - AP
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Stop me if you've heard this off-season story before...the Twins have an opening at second base.
When the Twins traded Luis Castillo at the 2007...
Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
October 19, 2009 by
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by Tom Olmscheid - AP
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During last week's great "Joe Nathan: Trade Him?" debate, a friend of mine (who shall remain nameless) made the following point: "His...
Organization Review (The Shortstops)
October 18, 2009 by
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With the winter leagues beginning play, continuing the review of each position will make the Saturday reports a bit long. So it may be best to continue them as individual reports. I will review the shortstops today then continue with another position...
Minor League Report...October 17, 2009
October 17, 2009 by
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I am in Madison for the Iowa-Wisconsin game, thus today's report will be abbreviated. I will also be travelling the next two Saturdays which means I won't get back to my positional rankings for three weeks when I will review the organization's top ten shortstops...
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