Category Archives: Injuries

Curt Schilling Hints at Potential Comeback

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Curt Schilling may be on the comeback trail. Schilling, who hasn’t pitched in the Majors since Game 2 of the 2007 World Series, hinted as much with this ambiguous tweet earlier today: “Working out again…..not sure I can add anything … Continue reading →

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Rich Harden Signs with the Texas Rangers

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The (AL) West just got wilder. Rich Harden has reportedly signed a one-year deal, worth a guaranteed $7.5 million, with the Texas Rangers. The Rangers will pay him $6.5 million in a base salary for 2010, plus $2.5 million in … Continue reading →

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Randy Wolf Signs with the Milwaukee Brewers

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Another one bites the dust. An already weak crop of free agent starters just took another hit as left-hander Randy Wolf has reportedly inked a three-year deal deal worth just under $30 million with the Milwaukee Brewers. The deal, which … Continue reading →

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Brad Penny Signs with the St. Louis Cardinals

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Brad Penny is headed to St. Louis. According to ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney, Penny and the Cardinals have come agreed upon a one-year deal for the 2010 campaign. Penny, 31, will earn a base salary of $7.5 million and … Continue reading →

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Carl Pavano Receives Arbitration Offer from Minnesota

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Twins have reportedly offered Carl Pavano arbitration. Minnesota had until Tuesday’s 11 p.m. deadline to offer the right hander arbitration for next season, but chose to do so early. The decision makes sense as Pavano qualifies as a Type … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu: Mike Lowell May Be on Red Sox’s Trading Block

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Minnesota Twins: Jason Kubel’s Long Road Back Leads to the Top

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Minnesota Twins’ Ron Gardenhire, is he the AL Manager of the Year?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Third Time’s the Charm: Minnesota Should Keep Chasing Adrian Beltre

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Glen Perkins’ Grievance is Settled, His Future in Minnesota is Not

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Risk vs Reward: A Dozen Free Agent Pitching Options for the Twins

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Seven Reasons Why the Twins Should Bring Back Joe Crede

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Chien-Ming Wang: The Arm That Isn’t Available…Yet

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Chien-Ming Wang is a member of the World Champion New York Yankees, for now. The 29-year-old right-handed starter is eligible for arbitration this winter and the Yankees have until the December 12 deadline to offer him a contract for next … Continue reading →

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Does Boof Bonser Have a Future with the Minnesota Twins?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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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Trading Joe Nathan, the Mistake the Twins Can’t Afford to Make

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →