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In a Perfect World… Terry Ryan Will Right the Ship

In a perfect world as a Minnesota Twins fan… The Twins would build a brand new, state-of-the-art stadium that would provide a sense of pride to the organization and fan base. This stadium would…Read More

Joe Mauer & A-Rod: Speculate all you want, they aren’t going anywhere

After the New York Yankees were swept by the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, the Twittersphere was abuzz with rumors like this: #yankees surely will have thoughts of a-rod trade after disastrous october.…Read More

Twins Minor League Director of Operations retires with intriguing timing

Saint Paul native Jim Rantz was a part of the Minnesota Twins since the beginning, starting as a pitcher with the Washington Senators and moving with the team to his home state of Minnesota.  After five…Read More

Longo’s Logic: Operation “Offseason”

Today I am starting a new posting called, “Longo’s Logic”. In it, I am going to be portraying my thoughts as to how the Minnesota Twins should act regarding players, free agency, trades,…Read More

Twins: Too much hope in Terry Ryan?

Terry Ryan removed the “interim” tag from his title last Friday, making his position as Minnesota Twins General Manager official.  After Jim Pohlad stated that he would welcome the change…Read More

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Down on the Pond, Twins MiLB Awards: The Pitchers

Who were the best pitchers in the Twins minor league system in 2012? Earlier this week I took a look…Read More

Down on the Pond, Twins MiLB Awards: The Hitters

The minor league seasons are all over. The prospects have played their final games (well, I guess officially…Read More

Minnesota Twins Podcast: Episode 6, Sconnie Beer and Col. Sanders

Episode 6 of the Twins related baseball podcast,  Talk To Contact, is now available for download via iTunes or…Read More

Jekyll, Hyde, and the Minnesota Twins Fan

I have never in my life been more frustrated with the Minnesota Twins fan than this week.  When we…Read More

Nate’s Notes: Dozier, Plouffe, and a (Crazy) Trade Proposal

Brian Dozier got the axe after Tuesday’s game; he’ll be playing for the Rochester Red Wings for…Read More

The Twins need to bring in at least two competent veteran starting pitchers if they plan to contend…Read More

Twins Deadline Rumors: Span And Burton

With Shane Victorino now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds have shifted their…Read More

While You Watch: Notes On The Upcoming Trade Deadline

As you enjoy the current offensive explosion by your Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles,…Read More

Puckett’s Pond 2012 Predictions, half a season later.

Back in April the Puckett’s Pond staff all sat down and wrote up some predictions for the 2012…Read More

10 Pitching prospects the Twins might want

  We’re still over a month away from the trade deadline, but it is becoming evident that…Read More

Could all this winning be bad for the Twins?

  Suddenly, the Twins are on a roll. After last night’s 4-2 victory over the hapless Royals,…Read More

It’s time for the Twins to trade Josh Willingham

Josh Willingham has been the strongest, most consistent hitter on the Twins this year. That’s…Read More

Assessing the Twins’ trade bait

  One month into the 2012 season, it appears the Twins are destined for another losing season.…Read More

How long before Liriano loses his job?

Francisco Liriano was utterly terrible on the mound yesterday in New York. He allowed five runs, seven…Read More

Replacing Scott Baker

Entering this 2012 season, the Twins’ projected rotation included Carl Pavano, Francisco Liriano,…Read More