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Establishing Trade Value Part 2: Position Players

In the second part of my three-part series on trade value, I am going to assess the position players, though I’m doing things a little differently this time. Instead of ranking every single position…Read More

44-36: The End is Nigh

Fangraphs The Twins won, Scott Baker out-dueled David Price, Danny Valencia came through with some clutch hitting, but OMG JOE MAUER IS NO LONGER A .3OO HITTER. THIS UPSETS ME GREATLY. NO I DON’T…Read More

38-27: Who Needs Cliff Lee Anyway?

(via Fangraphs) I am one of Scott Baker’s biggest defenders, yet even I admit that sometimes he is extraordinarily frustrating to watch. You never really know which Scott Baker is going to show…Read More

Third Base is Still a Problem, Though

In my previous post, I noted that the Twins don’t really have to add pitching at the trade deadline. The rotation looks pretty good overall, with Liriano pitching like the ace the team has sorely…Read More

Twins Fans Are Excited For Danny Valencia. Why?

The Twins have called up Danny Valencia while Michael Cuddyer is on the bereavement list. Presumably he will play third base while Nick Punto is at second base. Twins fans have called him the savior. He…Read More

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Twins Top 15 Prospects: #10

Who: Danny Valencia Position: 3B How Acquired: 2006 draft, 19th round Highest Level In 2009: AAA Rochester I…Read More