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- The Twins new approach to starting rotation success
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch July 18, 2010 at 02:54 PM
It has been the result of deep and secret discussions during the All Star break. What can the Twins do to have more success in their starting rotation. Should they trade for one or two new starters who would put them over the top? Should they try to create better game plans? Change their approach? Look at potential mechanics issues?I am happy to report no in all the above.Instead they decided
- Pat Neshek, the forgotten man in the Twins organization
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch July 02, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Exactly three months ago, I made the case that Pat Neshek should be the Twins' closer, in the absence of Joe Nathan. Unfortunately, these days he seems to be the forgotten man in the Twins organization by the fans, byt the media and, unfortunately by the team.Calls for improvement of the bullpen, either focus on acquiring second class outsize talent (Aardsma) or promoting one of the "Rochester st
- Who is Hot in the Twins' Minors: Version 5
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 30, 2010 at 06:41 PM
The latest installment of the Who is Hot in the Twins' minors, includes players from all levels of play, since all leagues are underway, including the 3 rookie leagues (Dominican Summer League, Gulf Coast League and Appalachian League.) Several recent Twins' draftees who have signed and started their pro careers appear in the listing.Here is the list of who is hot in the minors:Catchers:Felix Gal
- Thoughts about the Twins rotation
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 28, 2010 at 07:59 AM
The Twins have just finished their annual interleague series, with results that did not fulfill expectations, posting an overall losing record, for the first time since 2005. This fact, in addition to an 11-game winning streak by the White Sox and a decent interleague performance by the Tigers, which brought these 2 teams one-and-a-half and half a game respectively, behind the Twins in the standi
- GIDP: It "happens" or is it part of the "Twins way"?
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Phil Mackey last night had a great article at ESPN1500.com, discussing the Twins' tendencies to hit into double plays this season, which has been a rally-killer. There was a very interesting quote by Ron Gardenhire:"It's just what it is. When you get the big boys up there, you're looking for doubles and homers. And it's not a situation where you run. You've got to have guys that can run before yo
- Who is Hot in the Twins' Minors: Version 4
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 11, 2010 at 10:36 AM
The fourth installment of the Who is hot in the Twins' minors, includes the DSL players, since the league starting play earlier this month. Several DSL players are included in this listing.Here is the list of who is hot in the minors:Catchers:Felix Gallardo (RHB, 19, R-DSL) .375/.615/.375 0 HR, 2 RBI, 13 PAInfielders:Matt Macri (RSHB, 28, AAA) .286/.365/.464 3 HR, 14 RBI, 127 PAJuan Blanco (RHB
- Reactions by the Twins 2010 draftees
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 10, 2010 at 02:42 PM
The last three days I have been live blogging the Twins' picks of the 2010 MLB draft and have been presenting profiles of each drafted player, along with scouting reports and videos of the draftees. Here, I am attempting to summarize the reactions of the draftees on their local press. These early reactions both by the local press and the draftees will give clues about their sign-ability, especia
- Profile of Twins 50th round MLB draft pick: 3B James Harris
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 03:47 PM
With their 50th (and final) pick the Twins selected 6-2, 210 lbs, 3B James Harris, Etowan HS, GAMore information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 49th round MLB draft pick: Clarence Davis SS
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 03:35 PM
With their 49th pick the Twins selected Clarence Davis SS from Georia Perimeter College.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 48th round MLB draft pick: Troy Scott 1B
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 03:23 PM
With their 48th pick the Twins selected Troy Scott 1B U of Washington.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 47th round MLB draft pick: Collin Reynolds RHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 03:05 PM
With their 47th pick the Twins selected Collin Reynolds RHP.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 46th round MLB draft pick: Adam Actor RHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 02:53 PM
With their 46th pick the Twins selected Adam Actor RHP.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 45th round MLB draft pick: James Buckelew, LHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 02:41 PM
With their 45th pick the Twins selected 6-2, 155 lbs, James Buckelew, LHP. Collins Hills High School, GAMore information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 44th round MLB draft pick: LHP David Deminsky
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 02:35 PM
With their 44th pick the Twins selected LHP 6-3, 205lbs David Deminsky St. Cloud State. Senior His Profile, a story and an interview (excerpt:"throws in the mid 80s and can top out around 90. He has a fastball, curveball, slider and change-up. His fastball is usually a two-seamer and he likes to throw it any time".
- Profile of Twins 43rd round MLB draft pick: Deryck Christiansen RHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 02:23 PM
With their 43rd pick the Twins selected Deryck Christiansen RHP.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 42nd round MLB draft pick: Brett Carroll LHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 02:00 PM
With their 42nd pick the Twins selected Brett Carroll LHP.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 41st round MLB draft pick: Sam Spangler LHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 01:53 PM
With their 41st pick the Twins selected Sam Spangler LHP, U Hawaii.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 40th round MLB draft pick: Vance Woodruff RHP
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 01:11 PM
With their 40th pick the Twins selected Vance Woodruff RHP.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 39th round MLB draft pick: LHP Bart Carter
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 12:59 PM
With their 39th pick the Twins selected LHP Bart Carter, W. Kentucky U.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
- Profile of Twins 38th round MLB draft pick: RHP Jared Ray
- via The Tenth Inning Stretch June 09, 2010 at 12:49 PM
With their 38th pick the Twins selected RHP Jared Ray, U Houston.More information, videos and scouting reports to follow soon, please reload in few minutes
