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Category Archives: MLB
Chien-Ming Wang: The Arm That Isn’t Available…Yet
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
Minnesota Exercises Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 Option
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
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Michael Cuddyer, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
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
Minnesota and Tampa Bay Working on Iwamura Swap?
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
Call Me Crazy, but Leo Mazzone Should Be the Twins’ Top Free Agent Target
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
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Free Agency, Leo Mazzone, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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Does Boof Bonser Have a Future with the Minnesota Twins?
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
Delmon Young: Hit the Ball or Hit the Road
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
Trading Joe Nathan, the Mistake the Twins Can’t Afford to Make
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
Posted in AL Central, Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Injuries, Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Trade Rumors
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Heaven Knows: Can the Angels Comeback in the ALCS?
Despite what the media would have you believe, the New York Yankees haven’t won their 40th pennant yet. In fact, after Thursday night’s amazing comeback victory, the Los Angeles Angels are very much alive and kicking in the American League … Continue reading
Good Cuts: Twins’ Morneau and Nathan Go Under the Knife
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
Posted in Baseball, Cheap Seat Chronicles, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins, MLB
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This Guy’s All Wet: The Los Angeles Angels New Good Luck Charm
The Los Angeles Angels had a huge night on Thursday. First and foremost the Halos got to watch John Lackey—in potentially his last game with the club—pitch at his best and hold the Yankees in check for 6 2/3 innings. … Continue reading
Newbies, You’re Outta Here: MLB to Use Only Veteran Umps in World Series
It was unofficially announced last night that Major League Baseball will only be using umpires with previous World Series experience for the Fall Classic this season. The move comes as a result of numerous botched calls throughout the first two … Continue reading
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TBS Hates the Minnesota Twins
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
As Twins’ Season Ends, GM Smith’s is Just Beginning
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
Justin Morneau to Miss the Rest of 2009
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
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