Category Archives: Minnesota Twins

Maybe It’s Just Me: The Bill Smith Inactivity Edition

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Jeremiah Graves

Maybe it’s just me, but I might hate Bill Smith. I’m not much for hating, but come on, it’s mid-January and all Smith has accomplished this offseason is trading for J.J. Hardy. Now that move was—admittedly—an impressive exploit by Smith … Continue reading →

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Joe Mauer Tops Minnesota Twins All-Decade Team

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As the first decade of the 2000s comes to a close, it seems like a fine time for a little reflection. The Twins have arguably been one of baseball’s best franchises during the past decade. Largely under the watch of … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, All-Decade Team, American League, Awards, Baseball, Brad Radke, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Francisco Liriano, Jason Kubel, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Scott Baker | Leave a comment

Minnesota Twins: Non-Tenders Provide New Free Agent Targets

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith just got a reprieve. After sitting idly by and watching a number of the club’s offseason targets sign elsewhere in the past two weeks, Smith now has a second chance at making some major … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Bill Smith, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Chien-Ming Wang, Free Agency, Garrett Atkins, Jonny Gomes, Kelly Johnson, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Ryan Church | Leave a comment

MLB’s Winter Meetings: Winners and Losers

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings have officially come to a close. What we saw this week was a lot of talking and very little action from most teams, but a few intrepid general managers forged headlong into the free agent … Continue reading →

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Miguel Sano Officially Signs with the Minnesota Twins

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s official…finally. More than two months after initially agreeing on a deal with a $3.15 million bonus, Miguel Sano is officially a member of the Minnesota Twins organization. Sano’s application for a work visa was approved Friday by the U.S. Consulate in … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Free Agent Targets Become Clearer Following Arbitration Deadline

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Twins general manager Bill Smith had better have the Pohlad’s checkbook ready. As Tuesday night’s 11 p.m. deadline for teams to offer arbitration came and went, it officially sounded the real opening bell on free agency. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Erik Bedard, Felipe Lopez, Free Agency, Miguel Tejada, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Orlando Hudson, Rich Harden | Leave a comment

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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Bert Blyleven Makes Another Pitch at Cooperstown

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Bert Blyleven belongs in the Hall of Fame. In fact, he’s belonged in the Hall of Fame for twelve years. Yet, for twelve years in a row, the Baseball Writers Association of American has erred by leaving him out in … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins Gave Plenty to be Thankful for in 2009

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

Thanksgiving is upon us once again. We all know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be about families and turkeys and a rapidly-depleting supply of shopping days until Christmas. In the minds of baseball fans, Thanksgiving is just a pit stop … Continue reading →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Awards, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Delmon Young, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Mauer, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MVP, Nick Blackburn, Orlando Cabrera, Scott Baker | Leave a comment

Joe Mauer Wins American League MVP

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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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 →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins, MLB | 2 Comments

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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Miguel Tejada: Plan-D for the Minnesota Twins

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

“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 | 3 Comments

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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Felipe Lopez: Is He a Perfect Fit for Minnesota?

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →