Category Archives: Minnesota Twins

Baker’s Dozen: Twins Ace Guns for 13th Win

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Off the Mark: Grudzielanek’s Comeback with Minnesota is Over

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Twin Closers: Minnesota’s Missing Link

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Twins Trade for Carl Pavano to Bolster Rotation

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

Posted in AL Central, American League, Baseball, Carl Pavano, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Trade Deadline | 2 Comments

Waiver Wire Offers Options to Bolster Twins Rotation

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Trio of Minnesota Twins All-Stars Urge Front Office to Pull the Trigger

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Trade Deadline | 1 Comment

Twins Face a ‘Make or Break’ Series Against White Sox

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Twins Trade Targets: The Anti-Hype Edition

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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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Minnesota’s Ten-Run Collapse Shows Vulnerability and Necessity

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Five Reasons the Minnesota Twins Will Not Make the Postseason

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Five Reasons the Minnesota Twins Will Make the Postseason

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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 →

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Out of His Element? Mauer Enters Home Run Derby

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

It was announced Friday that Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will participate in the 2009 State Farm Home Run Derby. Mauer, a two-time batting champion, would seem an unlikely choice for the Derby, but he has already set a career … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Twins Middle Infield: Internal Options

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Jeremiah Graves

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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