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The Future is Blinding
Don’t look now, but The Twins’ two class A affiliates are a combined 39-10 on the season. As if that weren’t enough to spark flames of enthusiasm toward 2016 and beyond, they’ve…Read More
Aaron Hicks Named Opening Day Starter
Rhett Bollinger reported last night that Aaron Hicks has won the Twins center field competition and will begin the season as the team’s leadoff hitter. The spring began with a three-man competition…Read More
Homerin’ Hicks
Today I was able to watch a Twins game for the first time since the end of the 2012 season. It was just a split squad Spring game. Two of the Twins’ biggest stars in Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer…Read More
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Preview: Center Field
Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve been providing a rundown on who the Twins will have in Spring Training camp at each position, including projected starters and backups, as well as long shots…Read More
Twins Porn 2/17/13
In last week’s Twins Porn, we looked at minor league outfielder Macho Man Randy Savage and a pitcher with six fingers, and speculated on Drew Butera‘s future as a player-manager. Today, we’ll…Read More
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Minnesota Twins Spring Training Preview: Second Base
Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be providing a rundown on who the Twins will have in Spring…Read More
Bright Futures: #3 – Aaron Hicks
My “Bright Futures” series is nearing an end, and as we wind down to the top spot in the…Read More
Too Short, Kevin Correia and Getting in Where You Fit In
Why signing Kevin Correia for two years makes sense. My brother got a raincoat for Christmas this year.…Read More
Baseball America Recognizes Twins Prospects
While the major league season didn’t go so well, there’s always an eye toward the future.…Read More
Who should be the Twins’ September Call-Ups?
When you’re a fan of a team that’s hunting for a playoff spot, you look forward to October. When…Read More
What Should We Watch For in August and September?
The Twins are not going to make the playoffs this year. I hope I’m not crushing your hopes by…Read More
The Twins’ top prospects are all slumping
There’s trouble brewing down on the farm. Usually when a team is in “wait ’til next…Read More
MLB 2012: Twins Prospect Challenge
Last week I reported on the origins of the Pleiss brothers’ Twins prospect challenge. A year into…Read More
2011 Prospect Challenge
Last year my brother Eric (@ERolfPleiss) and I made a trip down to Ft. Myers to see the Twins play a…Read More
Gone Prospecting
The Twins have a slightly above average farm system, and it is getting better. That seems to be the…Read More
Thursday Links – Baseball Boyfriend Edition
The most discouraging news this past week was not even the Twins’ inability to sign a starting…Read More
Five Twins Prospects Who Need to Take the Next Step in 2012
Sometimes the most exciting players to watch are minor league prospects. When you watch your team’s…Read More
The Devil’s Advocate Explains the Josh Willingham Deal
I’ve had mostly positive things to say about signing Josh Willingham so far. But there are two…Read More
Friday Links (NOW A DAY EARLY!)
Once again I’d like to welcome Christian Engels to the Puckett’s Pond staff. I know he…Read More
Phillies Going After Cuddyer
If this weekend’s rumor mill is to be believed, the Philadelphia Phillies really want to sign Michael…Read More
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