Category Archives: AL Central

An Open Letter to Terry Ryan

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Dear Terry Ryan- I see that you’re contemplating the merits of trading Denard Span to the Cincinnati Reds. Before you do anything else on the trade market, I’d like to reiterate that Span is one of the few legitimately movable, … Continue reading →

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2011 MLB Predictions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Many of you may not know this, but it’s actually a federal requirement for all baseball bloggers to post their misguided preseason predictions. Okay, it’s entirely possible that there’s zero truth to that, but this is the one time a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cy Young, Manager of the Year, MLB, MVP, National League, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Playoffs, Predictions, Projections, Rookie of the Year, World Series | 4 Comments

The Champagne is On Ice…

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Let’s be honest, this is undoubtedly the best Minnesota Twins team that the club has had since 2006 and—arguably—the best overall team since the club’s fortunes turned around at the beginning of the last decade. As such, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Playoffs | 4 Comments

2010 MLB Draft: Minnesota Twins Select Alex Wimmers with First-Round Pick

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins drafted Ohio State pitcher Alex Wimmers with the 21st overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. This is the second-year in a row that the Twins have used their first-round selection on a highly-touted collegiate hurler. … Continue reading →

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2010 MLB Draft: Fifteen Targets for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins are often praised for doing things “the right way.” This sentiment—although cliché and not entirely accurate—generally defines the organizational importance placed on pitching, defense, small ball tactics, and player development. Although the Twins have seemingly eschewed the … Continue reading →

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J.J. Hardy Injury: Minnesota Twins Shortstop Lands on DL with Wrist Injury

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

The injuries just keep on coming for the Minnesota Twins. In March, the club lost All-Star closer Joe Nathan for the year after he underwent Tommy John surgery. Last week, reigning American League MVP Joe Mauer sat out with a … Continue reading →

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Do the Minnesota Twins Lack a Killer Instinct?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins are living the high life. The club left behind the antiquated Metrodome and moved into their brand-new, state of the art ballpark, Target Field. The club has an increased payroll and is coming off one of the … Continue reading →

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2010 MLB Predictions: Better Late Than Never

Posted on April 25, 2010 by

It’s pretty obvious that the posts haven’t exactly been coming hot and heavy in the past month or so. Things have been very busy at work and there was a fair amount of travel in the mix as well, but … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Minnesota Twins, MLB, National League, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Playoffs, Predictions, World Series | 3 Comments

Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins Agree on Massive Eight-Year, $184 Million Contract Extension

Posted on March 21, 2010 by

Minnesota Twins fans can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. The biggest drama of the offseason—Joe Mauer’s contract status (or lack thereof)—has finally come to an end. The Minnesota Twins have officially inked Mauer to an eight-year, $184 million … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 5 Comments

Minnesota Twins: Six Things Fans Will Miss About the Metrodome

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

After 28 long seasons spent cooped up inside a big Teflon bubble the Minnesota Twins will be moving to an exquisite new ballpark for the 2010 season. Target Field figures to provide the Twins with not only a much better … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins: Six Things Twins Fans Won’t Miss About the Metrodome

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

After 28 long seasons spent cooped up inside a big Teflon bubble the Minnesota Twins will be moving to an exquisite new ballpark for the 2010 season. Target Field figures to provide the Twins with not only a much better … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Metrodome, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

Denard Span, Minnesota Twins Agree to Five-Year, $16.5 Million Deal

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins locked up a talented 26-year-old today, but not the one that fans have been expecting. While the club still hasn’t finalized a deal with Joe Mauer, they have ensured consistency in the outfield for the foreseeable future. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Denard Span, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

Eddie Guardado Released by Washington. Is a Minnesota Homecoming Next?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

Eddie Guardado, known largely for piling up strikeouts, was given his walking papers today. The Washington Nationals released the veteran Southpaw after two less-than-stellar exhibition performances. Guardado posted an ERA of 18.00 in just two innings of work this spring. … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Eddie Guardado, Free Agency, Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 2 Comments

Joe Nathan Injury: Minnesota Closer Tears Elbow Ligament, Twins Look to Plan B

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

Joe Nathan reportedly has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. At best, it’s partially torn and he’ll be able to avoid surgery and pitch through the pain this season, albeit with a seriously diminished skill-set due to the injury. At worst, … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 3 Comments

Is Mike Lowell an Option for the Minnesota Twins?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins had a great offseason. Mike Lowell did not. The Minnesota Twins revamped a previously punchless middle infield, added a big bat to an otherwise lackluster bench, retained an innings-eater for the rotation, and brought in a solid … Continue reading →

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