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Did the Twins Make a Mistake by Picking Up Michael Cuddyer's Option?
17 hours ago by
Jorge Says No
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$10.5 million for Michael Cuddyer in 2011! Rob Neyer is not a fan:"Cuddyer is a good hitter but a subpar outfielder, resulting in a player who is, at his best, worth less than $10 million. Granted, considering the $1 million buyout, the Twins essentially have committed to spending...
Orioles Claim Armando Gabino
1 hour ago by
Birds Watcher
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The Orioles made minor news today, claiming Twins pitcher Armando Gabino off waivers. Gabino, is a big guy at 6-4 and only 26 years old. The now Orioles pitcher went 6-4 with three saves and a 2.94 ERA (98.0IP, 32ER) in 38 games (seven starts) with Triple-A Rochester in 2009.
He...
Ode to the OC
1 day ago by
Bugs & Cranks
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When the Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop Orlando Cabrera on August 1, they were only three games out in the American League Central division standings, but were treading water at .500 (52-52).
Cabrera was excited to arrive in the Twin Cities because he was escaping the purgatory...
Twins Trade Gomez, Acquire Hardy, Retain Cuddyer
The offseason has gotten off to a fast start for the Twins – much faster than I could have expected. On Friday, the Twins sent the centerpiece of the Johan Santana trade, enigmatic speedster Carlos Gomez, to Milwaukee in exchange for J.J. Hardy. On Saturday, the Twins exercised...
Twins Trade Gomez For JJ Hardy
3 days ago by
Twinkie Talk
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The Orlando Cabrera era in Minnesota is likely over. According to Tyler Barnes of brewers.com’s Twitter, the Twins have traded Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee for JJ Hardy. Gomez had just a .277 wOBA while Hardy had a .292 mark. However, Hardy is at .325 for his career, making him...
Analysis: JJ Hardy
1 day ago by
Over The Baggy
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You did not have to delve too deep into the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook to realize where the Twins had a surplus. In fact, we wrote it out in play English: “Two quality players overlapping playing time should suggest an area of excess.” Thanks to Heater Magazine’s supplied...
Minnesota: Fielding TargetView Before & After JJ Hardy
2 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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Twins 2009 UZR/150, before JJ Hardy/Carlos Gomez Trade
See the excellent BtB analysis of the trade HERE.
Team Fielding Comparison after the jump.
Twins UZR/150, after JJ Hardy/Carlos Gomez Trade
Revised Chart assumption: Cuddyer takes CF after solid work there...
Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy
3 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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The Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy for center fielder Carlos Gomez, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Did the Twins Make a Mistake by Picking Up Michael Cuddyer’s Option?
22 hours ago by
Sports Blog Net
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$10.5 million for Michael Cuddyer in 2011! Rob Neyer is not a fan:"Cuddyer is a good hitter but a subpar outfielder, resulting in a player who is, at his best, worth less than $10 million. Granted, considering the $1 million buyout, the Twins essentially have committed to spending...
Twins Pick Up Cuddyer’s Option
Over the weekend, the Minnesota Twins picked up their 10.5 million dollar option on RF Michael Cuddyer to keep him through 2010. Cuddyer has been a member of all 5 of the Twins playoff teams from the first decade of the millenium.
Still, the Twins are the epitome of the small market...
Twins Acquire JJ Hardy
3 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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It didn't take long for the Brewers to make the trade everybody saw coming. "The ticker tape was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the Twins for speedy center fielder Carlos Gomez. The Brewers...
Thoughts on the Hardy for Gomez Deal
2 days ago by
Brew Crew Ball
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by Steven Senne - AP
about 17 hours ago:
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez poses for a photograph. The Milwaukee Brewers traded J.J. Hardy to the Twins on Friday,...
Twins - Acquired Hardy
3 days ago by
Baseball Think Factory
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Minnesota Twins - Acquired SS J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers for CF-9th Carlos Gomez.
Hardy had a terrible 2009, capped off by a trip down to Nashville. That being said, Gomez hasn't really developed as a hitter at all and at this point, I'd take the player who has...
Hardy for Gomez: A Defensive Win-Win
3 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Jim Mone - AP
Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 19, 2009, in Minneapolis. He'll get to do more of...
Twins Look For Pitching
12 hours ago by
My Sports Rumors
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The Minnesota Twins are one of the many teams in Major League Baseball that are looking for starting pitching this off season. The Twins also have other needs but already started to address those (i.e. the trade for J.J. Hardy, their new shortstop). The more pressing need thou is to add a [...]
Twins exercise 2011 option on Michael Cuddyer
2 days ago by
Lone Star Ball
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Twins exercise 2011 option on Michael Cuddyer
The Minnesota Twins exercised their $10.5 million option on Michael Cuddyer for the 2011 season. They apparently think the market will have rebounded by next offseason.
Hardy to the Twins.
In exchange for centerfielder Carlos Gomez. Fair deal for both sides. I think Gomez has the potential to be a stud.
Damn.
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/69379917.html
This puts a crimp in the plans to potentially acquire him, assuming the Twins aren’t going to treat...
J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
3 days ago by
Bless You Boys
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J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
This is already being discussed in the comments of today's Morning Prowl, but if the Tigers were looking at acquiring shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Brewers, the Twins beat them to it.
Hardy was traded to Minnesota today for...
The Unceremonious End of the J.J Hardy Era
13 hours ago by
Baseball Reflections
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Friday was an interesting day for Brewers fans as they traded J.J Hardy to the Twins for Carlos Gomez.
As a Brewer fan, a J.J Hardy trade was something that I saw coming from a couple time zones away. Still, it isn’t something I’m too thrilled about. On a personal note, J.J Hardy...
MLB Trade Rumors: Brewers Trade J.J. Hardy to Twins for Carlos Gomez
3 days ago by
Fake Teams
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
2 months ago:
Milwaukee Brewers' J.J. Hardy connects for a single in the second inning against the Houston Astros in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat...
JJ Hardy to Twins, AA sits on Sidelines
3 days ago by
Mop Up Duty
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JJ Hardy to Twins for Bag of Balls
Via ESPN
The Minnesota Twins completed a trade Friday to acquire shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for centerfielder Carlos Gomez.
I’ve never been as high on Hardy as fellow Jays bloggers over at Ghostrunner on First...
Minor League Report...November 7, 2009
2 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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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...
2009 Pitching Appraisal: Carl Pavano
7 days ago by
Over The Baggy
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C. Pavano (33 Starts)
FIP | MLB Rank
4.00*
40th*
BABIP | +/- MLB Avg
.330
+10.0%
Runs Support | +/- MLB Avg
6.13
+27.1%
GAME SCORES
Decisions
No-Decisions
Game Score 50 or Greater:
11-3
3-1
Game Score 49 or Lower:
3-9
2-1
Average...
Organization Review (Center fielders)
2 days ago by
Twinkie Town
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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 get Hardy from Brewers, give up Gomez
3 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez.
The move, announced Friday, relieves a crowded outfield for the Twins, who also have Delmon Young, Denard Span and Michael Cuddyer.
The 27-year-old Hardy...
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