Category Archives: Minnesota Twins

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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For the Minnesota Twins, Brandon Phillips is the Answer

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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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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Minnesota Exercises Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 Option

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Carlos Gomez, Cheap Seat Chronicles, J.J. Hardy, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Trades | 9 Comments

Minnesota and Tampa Bay Working on Iwamura Swap?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Call Me Crazy, but Leo Mazzone Should Be the Twins’ Top Free Agent Target

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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?

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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Delmon Young: Hit the Ball or Hit the Road

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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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 →

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Good Cuts: Twins’ Morneau and Nathan Go Under the Knife

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

The Minnesota Twins offseason got off to a dubious start this week as two of the team’s perennial All-Stars, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan both underwent “cleanup” surgeries. Luckily both Nathan and Morneau are expected to be ready and healthy … Continue reading →

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TBS Hates the Minnesota Twins

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

As any avid reader of my blog can tell you, I’m a pretty big baseball fan. To that end, I’m a huge Minnesota Twins fan. As such, the past couple of weeks have been very exciting. The Twins scratched and … Continue reading →

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As Twins’ Season Ends, GM Smith’s is Just Beginning

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Justin Morneau to Miss the Rest of 2009

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →