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Author Archives: Jeremiah Graves
Joe Mauer Wins American League MVP
Joe Mauer can now add American League Most Valuable Player to his already imposing resume. Mauer received 27 out of 28 first-place votes to runaway with the award. Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera received the other first-place vote but … Continue reading
Posted in American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP
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WWE Survivor Series: Five Things We Learned
At the end of every pay-per-view, we are left with many questions and few answers. However, last night at Survivor Series—in a rare change of pace—we were left with plenty of definitive answers. Sure, there are plenty of questions we … Continue reading
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Joe Mauer’s Potential Trade Destinations, Minnesota’s Worst-Case Scenario
It’s almost time to let the real “Hot Stove Season” begin in earnest. Barring some unforeseen blunder by the Baseball Writers Association of America, Joe Mauer will be crowned the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player on Monday afternoon. When … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, AL East, AL West, American League, Awards, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chicago Cubs, Free Agency, Joe Mauer, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, MLB Trades, MVP, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, NL Central, NL East, NL West, Texas Rangers, Trade Rumors
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Frugal Fish: Josh Johnson and Florida Falter on Four-Year Pact
Once a cheap team, always a cheap team. The Florida Marlins have reportedly “reached an impasse” with ace Josh Johnson regarding a proposed four-year contract extension. Matt Sosnick, Johnson’s agent, was reportedly seeking a deal very similar to the four-year, … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Josh Johnson, Miami Marlins, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors
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Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Red Sox’s Trading Block
The Boston Red Sox are considering acquiring a marquee first baseman. The club is reportedly interested in San Diego’s Adrian Gonzalez and Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera. If either one is acquired in a trade, the Red Sox would move incumbent first … Continue reading
Posted in AL East, Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Mike Lowell, MLB, MLB Trades, Trade Rumors
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Garrett Atkins and Colorado: Stuck Between a Rockie and a Hard Place
Garrett Atkins is a man without a job, yet he is still gainfully employed. It may sound like the ultimate contradiction, but it’s merely a sign of the times in Major League Baseball. Many teams are currently at a tipping … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins: Jason Kubel’s Long Road Back Leads to the Top
Jason Kubel is finally where he belongs, at the top. After a career-best season in 2009, Kubel, 27, proved to be one of baseball’s premier designated hitters, working at a considerably lower rate than many of his contemporaries. At this … Continue reading
Starting Five: A Look at the Contenders for the NL Cy Young Award
On Thursday afternoon the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce who they’ve voted as this year’s National League Cy Young Award winner. Unlike the American League Cy Young, there is no single front-runner for the award. Rather, there were … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins’ Ron Gardenhire, is he the AL Manager of the Year?
Ron Gardenhire has long been considered one of baseball’s best managers. In 2009, he proved his mettle once again by leading the Minnesota Twins to yet another division title in the American League Central. The pennant marked his fifth division … Continue reading
Miguel Tejada: Plan-D for the Minnesota Twins
“Miguel Tejada signs with the Minnesota Twins.” Reading that headline wouldn’t elicit the excitement it would have five years ago, but it’s still an intriguing proposition. Five years ago, Tejada was one of baseball’s best players and had recently signed … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Miguel Tejada, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP
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Starting Five: A Look at the Contenders for the AL Cy Young Award
Later today the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce who they’ve voted as this year’s American League Cy Young Award winner. Although some believe there’s an obvious front-runner for the award, the field is still “technically” wide-open after a … Continue reading
Third Time’s the Charm: Minnesota Should Keep Chasing Adrian Beltre
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This famous saying serves not only as a motivational tool, but also as a solid offseason philosophy for small-market general managers. Twins’ general manager Bill Smith has made overtures for current … Continue reading
Pirates’ Booty: Pittsburgh Open to Trading Ryan Doumit
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and Scott Boras is on the prowl. It can mean only one thing. It’s November in Pittsburgh and it’s time for the front-office to rid the ballclub of any remaining veteran talent. … Continue reading
Felipe Lopez: Is He a Perfect Fit for Minnesota?
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. The Twins need another infielder and they need a legitimate hitter to handle the two-hole in the lineup. Both of these facts have been beaten to death by Twins’ … Continue reading
Dan Uggla’s Stubbornness is Hurting His Trade Value
Dan Uggla has no qualms about changing teams. Changing positions, however, is a whole different ballgame. Uggla, 29, is due a substantial raise via arbitration, and finds himself on the trading block as a result. The Florida Marlins aren’t inclined … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Dan Uggla, Miami Marlins, MLB, MLB Trades, National League, NL East, Trade Rumors
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