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Category Archives: AL Central
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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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
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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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
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
Glen Perkins’ Grievance is Settled, His Future in Minnesota is Not
Glen Perkins has dropped his grievance against the Minnesota Twins. The two sides were able to reach a settlement earlier today, thus avoiding the hearing that was planned for this Friday in New York. The grievance came as a result … Continue reading
For the Minnesota Twins, Brandon Phillips is the Answer
In baseball, it’s not always easy to find the answers. To this day it seems that almost no pitchers have found the answer to Albert Pujols’ bat and no hitters—except Chase Utley—have found the answer for CC Sabathia’s left arm. … Continue reading
Risk vs Reward: A Dozen Free Agent Pitching Options for the Twins
The Minnesota Twins came into this offseason with three major goals: 1) Sign Joe Mauer to an extension 2) Improve the infield 3) Add at least one veteran arm to the rotation General manager Bill Smith got off to a … Continue reading
Seven Reasons Why the Twins Should Bring Back Joe Crede
Minnesota general manger Bill Smith is a busy man. In the last week alone, Smith was rumored to be in on a deal for new Pittsburgh second baseman Akinori Iwamura, he traded away Carlos Gomez for J.J. Hardy, he exercised … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Injuries, Joe Crede, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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Minnesota Exercises Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 Option
The Minnesota Twins announced today that the club has exercised Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 option valued at $10.5 million. The option is part of the four-year deal Cuddyer signed in 2008. The right fielder will make $8.5 million in 2010, the … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
That didn’t take long at all. Just days after missing out on a potential deal for infielder Akinori Iwamura, the Twins made a huge splash by acquiring All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos … Continue reading
Minnesota and Tampa Bay Working on Iwamura Swap?
The Minnesota Twins may be on the verge of completing a major deal to improve the infield for 2010 and beyond. Mark Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Rays are close to dealing second baseman Akinori … Continue reading
Call Me Crazy, but Leo Mazzone Should Be the Twins’ Top Free Agent Target
The Minnesota Twins figure to be quite busy in the coming months. The primary focus of this offseason will be inking the club’s franchise player—and future American League MVP—Joe Mauer to a long-term deal. Additionally, the front office will be … Continue reading
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Does Boof Bonser Have a Future with the Minnesota Twins?
Boof Bonser is out of options, both literally and figuratively. Just two years removed from serving as the number two starter in Minnesota’s rotation, Bonser, 28, is in the uncomfortable position of not knowing what his future with the organization … Continue reading
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