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Minnesota Twins Spring Training Preview: Bullpen

THE LOCKS Glen Perkins and Jared Burton are set, respectively, as the Twins closer and top setup man and Brian Duensing will be the team’s top left-handed reliever behind Perkins, unless he fails…Read More

Why do the Twins keep snubbing Anthony Slama?

Anthony Slama may be the best pitcher the Twins never use. The 28 year old right-handed reliever has been putting up exceptional numbers in the minor leagues for more than five years, but for some reason…Read More

This Week in Twins: April 23-29

  Last week was a losing week, but it was a better week than many might have expected. The Twins visited the home parks of two of the toughest teams in the American League, New York and Tampa Bay,…Read More

Why Not Let Duensing Start Again?

Everybody knows that Brian Duensing is a great reliever and a terrible starter. He excelled out of the bullpen in 2009 and 2010, then moved to the rotation last year and flopped, putting up an ugly 5.23…Read More

The Twins Bullpen Might Be Just Fine

Some people are optimistic about the Twins’ chances to rebound from a 99 loss season, while others are understandably pessimistic. Some are disappointed with the loss of Michael Cuddyer and the less…Read More

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Brendan Wise: Twins Non-Roster Invitee

Brendan Wise is like the Reese’s peanut butter cup of the Twins system, in that he combines two…Read More

Minnesota Twins sign Joel Zumaya

The Minnesota bullpen suddenly looks a lot more powerful, as the Twins agreed to a contract with flame-throwing…Read More

Twins Bullpen Battle Royale

Have you noticed how many relief pitchers the Twins have acquired lately? By my count, there are at least…Read More

Twins Free Agency Advice: Closers are a Waste of Money!

With Joe Nathan gone, the Twins are making noises about replacing him with a proven closer. This is a…Read More

What is Anthony Swarzak’s Role?

When Francisco Liriano had shoulder trouble late last May, Anthony Swarzak stepped in to make a couple…Read More

Phil Dumatrait is Back

The Twins re-signed Phil Dumatrait today. No official word on the terms of the deal, but Joe Christiansen…Read More