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Out of His Element? Mauer Enters Home Run Derby
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
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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Victor Martinez: Trade Winds are Blowing (from the East)
Bob Dylan’s classic ballad “The Times They Are A-Changin’” rings true for many people, especially Cleveland Indians fans. In Cleveland, the times sure are a-changin’. Unfortunately, the changes are not for the better. Two years ago, the Indians were one … Continue reading
B.J. Ryan: A Gamble Worth Taking
The Toronto Blue Jays released former closer B.J. Ryan prior to Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. As a result, the two-time All-Star is now a free-agent and can be signed for a prorated portion of the league minimum … Continue reading
Game On: The Roy Halladay Sweepstakes Has Officially Begun
Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Children of all ages. Step up, step right up! The Roy Halladay Sweepstakes has officially begun!! According to comments from Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi at CBS Sportsline, the team is officially … Continue reading
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The All-Snubbed Team
As is the case every season, the official announcement of the rosters for the All-Star game has created some controversy. The fans and players votes have been tallied and some glaring omissions need to be mentioned. So without further adieu, … Continue reading
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Delmon Young: An Argument For Patience
Buy low and sell high. This may be the oldest cliché when it comes to investments, but it is also one of the most accurate. The Minnesota Twins missed that memo when they bought high by trading for Delmon Young … Continue reading
Minnesota Twins Preparing for an International Affair
The Minnesota Twins have spent most of June slowly gaining ground on the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central. Early next month, the Twins could quickly gain ground on the rest of the Major League Baseball when it comes … Continue reading
Bryce Harper: Prodigy, Savior, Teenager
Super prospect—and by “prospect,” I mean “teenager”—Bryce Harper has officially stated that he plans to forgo his final two years of high school so that he can enter next year’s amateur draft. Harper, just 16-years old, has decided to … Continue reading
Francisco Liriano: the Kid’s Alright
Francisco Liriano has served many roles in the eyes of Twins fans. In 2006, he was the second-coming of Johan Santana and part of a vicious one-two punch that would lead the Twins to the Promised Land. In 2007, he … Continue reading
Trading Time for Twins: Five Logical Options
Today is the annual Major League Baseball amateur draft, an event which gives struggling franchises a glimmer of hope for the future. Unfortunately for teams on the cusp of contention, like the Minnesota Twins, the players taken today won’t have … Continue reading
Mat Gamel: the Future is Now (or Never)
On Friday the Milwaukee Brewers announced that third baseman Bill Hall has a partial tear in his left calf and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Four to six weeks would cover the majority of Spring Training, putting … Continue reading
Salvaging the Dodgers’ Offseason
Step one: end negotiations with Manny Ramirez. Step two: sign Orlando Hudson and before the ink has even dried on that contract, sign an outfielder with some pop, perhaps Ken Griffey or Garret Anderson. The Dodgers’ offseason has been, for … Continue reading
It’s a Dunn Deal
It finally happened. Adam Dunn, he of the five consecutive 40-homer seasons, has found a new home in Washington DC. Dunn reportedly signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nationals, presumably to play first base and hit cleanup … Continue reading
Top Five Under-the-Radar Signings
This offseason has been one unlike any other in recent memory. Tons of talent was available via free-agency, but most teams were in penny-pinching mode. As a result, numerous superstars and role-players remain unsigned with the countdown to Spring Training … Continue reading
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