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Category Archives: AL Central
Minnesota’s Ten-Run Collapse Shows Vulnerability and Necessity
Monday night in Oakland, the Minnesota Twins seemed to have everything going their way, for awhile at least. This year’s de facto ace, Nick Blackburn was on the hill and the offense was firing on all cylinders. Blackburn was given … Continue reading
Five Reasons the Minnesota Twins Will Not Make the Postseason
The Minnesota Twins have a legitimate shot at winning the American League Central this season. Going into play on Saturday they sit just two-and-a-half games behind the division leading Detroit Tigers and one-half game behind the Chicago White Sox. The … Continue reading
Five Reasons the Minnesota Twins Will Make the Postseason
The Minnesota Twins have a legitimate shot at winning the American League Central this season. Going into play on Saturday they sit just two and a half games behind the division leading Detroit Tigers and one half game behind the … Continue reading
Fixing the Twins Middle Infield: Internal Options
As baseball rolls through the final weekend before the All-Star break, it is easy to see that some changes are necessary if the Twins are serious about winning the division. Heading into play on Saturday the Twins’ record is a … Continue reading
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Victor Martinez: Trade Winds are Blowing (from the East)
Bob Dylan’s classic ballad “The Times They Are A-Changin’” rings true for many people, especially Cleveland Indians fans. In Cleveland, the times sure are a-changin’. Unfortunately, the changes are not for the better. Two years ago, the Indians were one … Continue reading
B.J. Ryan: A Gamble Worth Taking
The Toronto Blue Jays released former closer B.J. Ryan prior to Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result, the two-time All-Star is now a free-agent and can be signed for a prorated portion of the league minimum … Continue reading
Delmon Young: An Argument For Patience
Buy low and sell high. This may be the oldest cliché when it comes to investments, but it is also one of the most accurate. The Minnesota Twins missed that memo when they bought high by trading for Delmon Young … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins Preparing for an International Affair
The Minnesota Twins have spent most of June slowly gaining ground on the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central. Early next month, the Twins could quickly gain ground on the rest of the Major League Baseball when it comes … Continue reading
Francisco Liriano: the Kid’s Alright
Francisco Liriano has served many roles in the eyes of Twins fans. In 2006, he was the second-coming of Johan Santana and part of a vicious one-two punch that would lead the Twins to the Promised Land. In 2007, he … Continue reading
Twins Set Sights on Free Agent Targets
Yesterday I took a look at five players the Twins could logically target in trade talks. Today it is time to look at some of the remaining free agent options still on the market that could help the Twins reach … Continue reading
Trading Time for Twins: Five Logical Options
Today is the annual Major League Baseball amateur draft, an event which gives struggling franchises a glimmer of hope for the future. Unfortunately for teams on the cusp of contention, like the Minnesota Twins, the players taken today won’t have … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins: Ready to Become Road Warriors?
The month of June has just started, but by the time it ends the Minnesota Twins could know whether or not they’ll be in the mix for the postseason. Following last night’s win against the Seattle Mariners, the Twins are … Continue reading
Better Late than Never: Twins Sign Crede
It’s about damn time. After sitting idle for most of the offseason, the Minnesota Twins finally addressed the most glaring hole on the team’s roster by inking former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede to an incentive-laden, one-year contract. According … Continue reading
Top Five Under-the-Radar Signings
This offseason has been one unlike any other in recent memory. Tons of talent was available via free-agency, but most teams were in penny-pinching mode. As a result, numerous superstars and role-players remain unsigned with the countdown to Spring Training … Continue reading
Brad Radke Retires
Tuesday marked the end of an era for Twins fans when Brad Radke officially announced his retirement. Radke has long been the face of the Twins organization and a pillar in an often unstable rotation. His presence guided a young … Continue reading
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