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Philip Humber Out, Juan Morillo In

On Friday the Minnesota Twins designated RHP-Philip Humber for assignment and claimed RHP-Juan Morillo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Philip Humber (12/21/82) Humber struggled in spring training…Read More

Blue Jays Series Summary (4/13-4/16)

Sorry for the late nature of this summary and the lack of posts recently.  Thursday night I broke a bone in my hand playing softball and I am still adapting to hunt-and-peck typing. The Twins won only…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (4/6-4/12)

The Twins finished the opening week of the season with a 3-4 record and currently stand in 4th place in the division. Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO HR PC ERA WHIP Francisco Liriano 7.0 4 4 4 0 3 2 93       4.2 6 5 5 4 3 0 85 6.94 1.20 Nick…Read More

White Sox Series Summary (4/10-4/12)

The series against the Chicago White Sox ended with the Twins dropping 2 out of 3.  They now sit in 4th place with a 3-4 record.  The Detroit Tigers currently lead the division at 4-3. Friday 4/10 Friday’s…Read More

Mariners Series Summary (4/6-4/9)

The Twins opening series against the Seattle Mariners ended in a 2-2 split.  Their .500 record is good enough to have them in 2nd place in the division heading into tonight’s game. Monday 4/6 The…Read More

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AL Central Preview (Part 1)

In 2008, the AL Central was the most bunched up of all the divisions. Not only did it take an extra game…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/31-4/5)

The Twins finished the week with a 3-1-1 record.  They ended spring training 19-13 which was good for…Read More

Twins Finalize Roster

In their final move to set the major league roster, the Twins optioned Matt Tolbert to Triple-A Rochester…Read More

Drew Butera, Jose Mijares, and Alejandro Machado

Tuesday the Twins optioned C-Drew Butera and LHP-Jose Mijares to Triple-A Rochester.  They also reassigned…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/24-3/30)

The Twins finished the week with a 4-2 record. Scott Baker pitched on Friday against Tampa Bay and finally…Read More

Twins Deal to Keep Rule 5 Pick

A little math to start off: fantasy baseball draft Saturday plus building a fence Sunday equals my reaction…Read More

Twins Cut 5 More

Today the Twins optioned OF-Jason Pridie to AAA Rochester, and reassigned LHP-Sean Henn, RHP-Bobby Keppel,…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/17-3/23)

The Twins finished the week with a 3-3 record. Scott Baker pitched on Tuesday against Boston and Sunday…Read More

Crowded House Profile: Michael Cuddyer

Michael Cuddyer was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round of the 1997 draft.  He was the 9th player…Read More

Twins Trim 11 from Camp

Today the Twins made the following moves: Optioned to Rochester (AAA): RHP Armando Gabino RHP Anthony…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/10-3/16)

Twins Pitching Perspectives (3/10-3/16) The Twins finished the week with a 2-4 record. Scott Baker pitched…Read More

Offensive Notables

I have not taken a look at the offensive performances thus far in the spring, so I thought I would highlight…Read More

Crowded House Profile: Denard Span

Denard Span was selected by the Twins in the 1st round, 20th player taken, of the 2002 amateur draft. …Read More

Twins Pitching Perspectives (3/3-3/9)

Twins Pitching Perspectives (3/3-3/9)   The Twins finished their week with a 5-2 record counting both…Read More

Scott Baker Signs Contract

Today the Twins announced that they signed Scott Baker to a four-year $15.25 million contract, with a…Read More