Category Archives: AL Central

2010 MLB Predictions: Ten Burning Questions for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Spring has officially sprung for the Minnesota Twins. Pitchers and catchers for the defending American League Champions reported to Fort Myers, Florida, for Spring Training on Sunday. That means that the Twins incredible playoff run in 2009 is officially part … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Alexi Casilla, American League, Baseball, Brendan Harris, Carl Pavano, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, J.J. Hardy, Jim Thome, Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP | 1 Comment

Fits Like a Glove: Nick Punto Belongs at Third Base for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

Joe Crede ain’t coming back. That’s the message that general manager Bill Smith relayed to fans and reporters at TwinsFest a few weeks ago and with mere days remaining before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, it’s pretty evident … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Brendan Harris, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Danny Valencia, Joe Crede, Matt Tolbert, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto | 1 Comment

Countdown to Spring Training: 5 Days

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

It’s officially “Truck Day” for most Major League Baseball teams. For those who don’t know what Truck Day is all about, it’s simply the day when teams load up their bats, balls, jockstraps and other supplies on trucks and ship … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, Magglio Ordonez, Major League Moments, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Placido Polanco, Playoffs, World Series | Leave a comment

It Hurts So Good: Slugger Frank Thomas Set To Retire

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

Frank Thomas is officially hanging up the cleats. Thomas, 41, has scheduled a Friday press conference in Chicago—where he spent 16 of his 19 big league seasons—to announce his retirement. Thomas, one of the most feared sluggers of the past … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago White Sox, Frank Thomas, Hall of Fame, Injuries, MLB, MVP, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays | 1 Comment

Countdown to Spring Training: 8 Days

Posted on February 9, 2010 by

Today the fine folks at Yahoo! Sports opened up their vastly-improved fantasy baseball game and that means only one thing, live baseball is right around the corner. Let’s get right back into the countdown with another Major League Moment. As … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Alexi Casilla, American League, Baseball, Carlos Gomez, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Detroit Tigers, Major League Moments, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Playoffs | 2 Comments

Seven Suitors for Free Agent Second Baseman Felipe Lopez

Posted on February 9, 2010 by

It shouldn’t be like this. For Felipe Lopez, coming off a career year, it simply shouldn’t be like this. Lopez, 29, is coming off an incredible season in which he split time between Arizona and Milwaukee. On the whole Lopez … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, AL West, Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, NL Central, NL East, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals | Leave a comment

Orlando Hudson, Minnesota Twins Agree on One-Year Pact

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

Twins fans, feel free to take a minute to pinch yourselves. Shocking as it may seem the Twins actually signed free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson. The deal is for one-year and is worth $5 million. There are no additional … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto, Orlando Hudson | 5 Comments

Why the Minnesota Twins Need to Go All-In for Orlando Hudson

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins currently have a good team. Orlando Hudson could make them great. As it stands right now—two full months before Opening Day—the Twins are the favorite in the American League Central. The club is returning the majority of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Hudson | 3 Comments

Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins Reach Ten-Year Extension (or Maybe Not)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Joe Mauer has made it clear that he’d love to stay with the Twins for the foreseeable future. Earlier this afternoon WCCO-TV of Minneapolis/St. Paul reported that the ballclub had granted that wish by reaching a preliminary agree on a … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 6 Comments

Minnesota Inks Twins-Killer Jim Thome, but is he the Best Fit?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Jim Thome is a member of the Minnesota Twins. Five years ago, those words would have me jumping up and down, screaming like a madman, and laying claim to the Twins’ inevitable American League pennant. The problem is that five … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Delmon Young, Free Agency, Jason Kubel, Jim Thome, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 2 Comments

Minnesota Twins: Five Free Agent Options at the Keystone Corner

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

The Minnesota Twins need to improve the infield. The club is set at first base and shortstop with Justin Morneau and J.J. Hardy, respectively. Second base and third base, however, are both wide-open. Nick Punto figures to be guaranteed a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Kennedy, AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Nick Punto, Orlando Cabrera, Orlando Hudson, Ronnie Belliard | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins: Offseason Options and Fans’ Optimism Dwindling Fast

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

Fans of the Minnesota Twins tend to be a nervous bunch. This is largely due to years of inactivity, false hope, and empty promises from the front office. It seems that every year we’re given a decry that implies “this … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Ben Sheets, Bill Smith, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Hudson, Ranting | 1 Comment

Minnesota Twins Debate: Johnny Damon vs Eric Byrnes

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

“The Minnesota Twins should sign Eric Byrnes.” That was the general thesis statement of the article I wrote yesterday. In reaction to that article, the fine folks at “Baseball Musings” posed a good question. “Why Byrnes if you could sign … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Eric Byrnes, Johnny Damon, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

Is Eric Byrnes an Option for the Minnesota Twins?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Eric Byrnes is officially a free agent and might be exactly what the Twins are looking for this offseason. Byrnes, 33, was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks last Friday when the club signed first baseman Adam LaRoche and … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Eric Byrnes, Free Agency, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 1 Comment

Maybe It’s Just Me: The Bill Smith Inactivity Edition

Posted on January 16, 2010 by

Maybe it’s just me, but I might hate Bill Smith. I’m not much for hating, but come on, it’s mid-January and all Smith has accomplished this offseason is trading for J.J. Hardy. Now that move was—admittedly—an impressive exploit by Smith … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Bill Smith, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Maybe It's Just Me, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades, Ranting | 4 Comments