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Pohlad Reiterates Twins' Desire To Keep Mauer: via Twinkie Town February 08, 2010 at 04:35 PM; Pohlad Reiterates Twins' Desire To Keep Mauer From WCCO MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad says he's staying out of contract negotiations with catcher Joe Mauer. Pohlad declined Monday to discuss specifics or confirm the team is talking about a long-term extension for the American League MVP. Pohlad said the Twins simply want to have Mauer in uniform. First baseman Justin
More updates from Twinkie Town: Another video from the good people over at GameTrailers.com. Less than a month until MLB '10 The... February 08, 2010 at 02:17 PM; Fun With CHONE Projections: Twins Infielders February 08, 2010 at 10:29 AM; HotStove.com: Can the Twins Become an Elite AL Team in 2010? February 08, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Caribbean Series–Day 6: via The WGOM February 08, 2010 at 05:53 AM; Where they stand: Dominican Republic, 5-1; Puerto Rico, 4-2; Mexico, 2-4; Venezuela, 1-5. The Dominican Republic wins the Caribbean Series. Quick summaries: Puerto Rico 8, Mexico 2. Jesus Feliciano (Mets) and Angel Sanchez (Boston) each had three hits as Puerto Rico stayed alive in the first of yesterday's two games. Dominican Republic 7, Venezuela 4. The Dominican Republic [...]
More updates from The WGOM: Happy Birthday–February 8 February 08, 2010 at 05:41 AM; 2010 Major League Baseball Yearbook & Fantasy Guide cover – “Joe Mauer – Has Minnesota’s star catcher become baseball’s best hitter?” February 08, 2010 at 05:23 AM
An Offseason for the Ages: via Nick's Twins Blog February 08, 2010 at 12:05 AM; I find myself at something of a loss. It seems I've grown so accustomed to being disappointed with the frugal Twins and their aimless winters that when an offseason as exciting and well executed as this one comes along, I don't even know how to react. From trading for J.J. Hardy to re-upping Carl Pavano to signing Jim Thome and now adding Orlando Hudson, there's not one move I can take issue with.
Top 40 Twins Prospects of 2010: 25, 24, 23, 22, 21: via Aaron Gleeman February 07, 2010 at 09:35 PM; Other entries in Top 40 Twins Prospects of 2010 series: 26-30, 31-35, 36-40.25. Deolis Guerra | Starter | DOB: 4/89 | Throws: Right | Trade: Mets YEAR LV G GS ERA IP H HR SO BB2007 A+ 21 20 4.01 89.2 80 9 66 252008 A+ 26 25 5.47 130.0 138 12 71 712009 A+ 16 15 4.
If Orlando Hudson Is In, Who's Out?: via Twinkie Town February 07, 2010 at 02:05 PM; A shortlist of candidates who could lose their spot on the 40-man roster once the Twins add Orlando Hudson. Butera, Casilla and Perkins are all candidates, but who else makes the list? Read on after the jump. Drew Butera - Kind of the "dark horse" candidate, which isn't a good thing in this case, simply because of the number of catchers already on Minnesota's 40-man roster (four
If Figure If This Doesn’t Pump You Up For Football–Nothing Will: via The WGOM February 07, 2010 at 12:23 PM; Since it doesn't look like SBG (or any other Citizen) had something lined up for the big tilt, I'll borrow FTLT's postscript to today's video and run with it. John Facenda got me excited about football. Jim Nantz and Phil Simms? Not so much. Consider this your official Super Bowl 40-Something dumping ground.
Grading the 2009 Minnesota Twins: OF / DH: via Twinkie Town February 07, 2010 at 07:47 AM; I've been meaning to write a series of reviews of the 2009 season, player by player, grading each from "A" to "F". Now that I finally have the time here's the first of four articles, focusing on outfield and DH positions. In future articles between now and spring training, I'll take a look at infield/catcher, starting pitching, and the bullpen. For those of you with ADD, here's how I grade the T
Happy Birthday–February 7: via The WGOM February 07, 2010 at 05:35 AM; Tom Daly (1866) Pat Moran (1876) Charlie Jamieson (1893) Earl Whitehill (1899) Al Smith (1928) Juan Pizarro (1937) Burt Hooton (1950) Benny Ayala (1951) Dan Quisenberry (1953) Damaso Garcia (1955) Carney Lansford (1957) There do not appear to be any players with connections to the Minnesota Twins born on this day.
More updates from The WGOM: Caribbean Series–Day 5 February 07, 2010 at 05:05 AM; Caribbean Series–Day 4 February 06, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Minor League Report...February 6, 2010: via Twinkie Town February 06, 2010 at 08:53 AM; We are entering the quietest three week period of the year for minor league fans. Fortunately, there was exciting news this week as Bill Smith has done everything possible to make the 2010 Twins the best they can possibly be. With the exception of one contract that he needs to finish, the signing of Orlando Hudson means Bill Smith's winter is done. Soon, everyone can
Happy Birthday–February 6: via The WGOM February 06, 2010 at 05:05 AM; Frank LaPorte (1888) Babe Ruth (1895) Glenn Wright (1901) Dale Long (1926) Smoky Burgess (1927) Augie Garrido (1939) Richie Zisk (1949) Bob Wickman (1969) Chad Allen (1975) Outfielder Chad Allen played for Minnesota around the turn of the century. Born in Dallas, he went to high school in Duncanville, Texas, and then attended Texas A & M. He was drafted by the Twins in the [...]
What They're Saying: via Twinkie Town February 05, 2010 at 01:05 PM; Local and national reaction to the Orlando Hudson signing has been uniformly positive. Here are some highlights: Section 219 (or Ho-Sink, as I and only I like to call him): " With the Orlando Hudson signing in place, the Twins have picked up four new players this winter who should play significant roles in 2010...There's no guarantee all of these moves will work out, but the good news is
This Week In Ex-Twins: via The WGOM February 05, 2010 at 11:47 AM; Recent transactions involving former Minnesota Twins players: Arizona signes Doug Deeds. Cincinnati agrees to terms with Orlando Cabrera on a one-year contract. The Dodgers agree to terms with Ramon Ortiz on a minor-league contract. Oakland claims Steve Tolleson off waivers. Philadelphia signs Luis Maza. Philadelphia places J. C. Romero on the restricted list. Toronto signs Howie Clark. Please pla
More updates from The WGOM: Caribbean Series–Day 3 February 05, 2010 at 11:35 AM