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Minnesota Twins: Five Free Agent Options at the Keystone Corner
The Minnesota Twins need to improve the infield. The club is set at first base and shortstop with Justin Morneau and J.J. Hardy, respectively. Second base and third base, however, are both wide-open. Nick Punto figures to be guaranteed a … Continue reading
Curt Schilling Hints at Potential Comeback
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
Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Curt Schilling, Free Agency, Injuries, MLB
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Minnesota Twins: Offseason Options and Fans’ Optimism Dwindling Fast
Fans of the Minnesota Twins tend to be a nervous bunch. This is largely due to years of inactivity, false hope, and empty promises from the front office. It seems that every year we’re given a decry that implies “this … Continue reading
Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles Set for Reunion
Miguel Tejada is headed back to Baltimore. The six-time All-Star has agreed on a one-year deal with the Orioles. The deal, which is currently pending a physical, was confirmed by Tejada during a phone interview with the Associated Press on … Continue reading
New York Mets Acquire Gary Matthews Jr.
It took a while, but Gary Matthews Jr. finally got his wish. Matthews, 35, has reportedly been traded to the New York Mets in exchange for a yet-to-be named “low salaried pitcher” off the big league roster. Matthews’ former team, … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins Debate: Johnny Damon vs Eric Byrnes
“The Minnesota Twins should sign Eric Byrnes.” That was the general thesis statement of the article I wrote yesterday. In reaction to that article, the fine folks at “Baseball Musings” posed a good question. “Why Byrnes if you could sign … Continue reading
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Eric Byrnes, Johnny Damon, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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Joel Pineiro Signs with the Los Angeles Angels
Joe Pineiro is packing his bags for the west coast. Pineiro has reportedly signed a two-year deal worth roughly $16 million with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels suffered a number of free agent losses this offseason, but recouped some … Continue reading
Is Eric Byrnes an Option for the Minnesota Twins?
Eric Byrnes is officially a free agent and might be exactly what the Twins are looking for this offseason. Byrnes, 33, was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks last Friday when the club signed first baseman Adam LaRoche and … Continue reading
Maybe It’s Just Me: The Bill Smith Inactivity Edition
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
Florida Marlins Forced to Increase Payroll, Should Fans Increase Expectations?
The Florida Marlins are adding payroll, whether they like it or not. That is the agreement that Major League Baseball and the players’ union have come to after years of watching Marlins’ owner Jeffrey Loria line his pockets with money … Continue reading
Joe Mauer Tops Minnesota Twins All-Decade Team
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
Juan Pierre Traded to the Chicago White Sox
Juan Pierre is a free man. After two long seasons, Pierre’s stint as baseball’s best fourth outfielder is presumably over. The Chicago White Sox have reportedly acquired the slap-hitting sensation from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for two minor … Continue reading
Mike Cameron Signs with Boston and Ends the Jason Bay Era
Jason Bay? Nope. Matt Holliday? Pass. The Boston Red Sox balked at the sticker price on the two marquee left fielders on the market and went a different route by reportedly signing veteran center fielder Mike Cameron. The signing—which is … Continue reading
John Lackey to Sign with the Boston Red Sox
The never-ending game of one-upmanship continues. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly on the verge of inking the top pitcher on the market, John Lackey, to a five-year, $85 million contract. Reports out of Boston claim that Lackey took a … Continue reading
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Minnesota Twins: Non-Tenders Provide New Free Agent Targets
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
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