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Category Archives: AL Central
Delmon Young: Hit the Ball or Hit the Road
Delmon Young is at a crossroads. It may seem strange to read that line about Young, as usually you read about aging veterans reaching a crossroads, not 24-year olds who seemingly have their entire career in front of them. Young … Continue reading
Trading Joe Nathan, the Mistake the Twins Can’t Afford to Make
The Twins cannot afford to trade Joe Nathan. Period. Not now. Not later this offseason. Not at any point before next year’s trade deadline, if at all. Despite the battalion of pitch-fork wielding commentators storming Bill Smith’s gate (read: email … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Trade Rumors
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Tough Break: Tigers’ Prospect Sizemore Fractures Ankle
Scott Sizemore, a top prospect for the Detroit Tigers and heir apparent at second base, fractured a bone in his left ankle during Thursday’s game in the Arizona Fall League. As a result, Sizemore will miss the rest of the … Continue reading
As Twins’ Season Ends, GM Smith’s is Just Beginning
The Minnesota Twins magical run is over. After falling to the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, the players can now head home for the winter and the front-office—lead by General Manager Bill Smith—can begin the work … Continue reading
Justin Morneau to Miss the Rest of 2009
The Minnesota Twins fading playoff hopes took another hit Tuesday when it was announced that All-Star first baseman Justin Morneau will miss the remainder of the season. Morneau has been battling back pain for weeks, but a CT scan and … Continue reading
Baker’s Dozen: Twins Ace Guns for 13th Win
Scott Baker is the Twins’ ace. Period. Baker is going for his thirteenth victory of the season today in Cleveland and hasn’t lost a game in his last ten starts. The Twins are 8-2 over that stretch and Baker has … Continue reading
Off the Mark: Grudzielanek’s Comeback with Minnesota is Over
Veteran second baseman Mark Grudzielanek’s attempt to revive his career with the Minnesota Twins has come to an end. Minor league director Jim Rantz announced that the Twins had released Grudzielanek after Sunday’s game for Class AA New Britain. Through … Continue reading
Twin Closers: Minnesota’s Missing Link
The Minnesota Twins have made two moves to prepare for a postseason push, but are still missing one key piece. Last week, the club acquired Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics to shore up the middle infield … Continue reading
Twins Trade for Carl Pavano to Bolster Rotation
The Minnesota Twins finally made a move to shore up their depleted pitching corps. The Twins acquired right-hander Carl Pavano from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a player to be named later. Pavano, 33, went 9-8 with a 5.37 … Continue reading
Waiver Wire Offers Options to Bolster Twins Rotation
The Minnesota Twins are a mess right now. After sweeping the Chicago White Sox to claw their way back into the AL Central race and acquiring Gold Glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics, the Twins have gone on … Continue reading
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Minnesota Twins: Free-Agents Arms Still Available
The Minnesota Twins currently sit just 2 ½ games back of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central. The division figures to—once again—play host to one of the best pennant races in all of baseball with the aforementioned Twins … Continue reading
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Minnesota Twins Acquire Shortstop Orlando Cabrera
The Minnesota Twins’ search for an experienced middle infielder came to an end Friday. Just hours before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Twins bolstered their lineup for a playoff push by acquiring 34-year-old shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics. … Continue reading
Trio of Minnesota Twins All-Stars Urge Front Office to Pull the Trigger
As the clock continues ticking toward the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, it is becoming apparent that fans of the Minnesota Twins aren’t alone in their desire to see the front office make a move. Last weekend, in the midst … Continue reading
Twins Face a ‘Make or Break’ Series Against White Sox
The Minnesota Twins have struggled mightily following the All-Star break. After taking the first two games of the second-half from the Texas Rangers, the Twins have won just two of seven and have fallen a game under .500 on the … Continue reading
Twins Trade Targets: The Anti-Hype Edition
The trade deadline is right around the corner and with it comes a flurry of trade rumors and speculation about which clubs are sellers and which clubs are buyers. Two things are for certain, the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland … Continue reading
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