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New Twins and a Full 40 Man Roster

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:57:09 +0000

Twins Territory is abuzz with the exciting news that the Twins have signed Jason Bulger!

Just kidding. The buzz is actually due to the signing of catcher Ryan Doumit, who fills a major need (actually, several needs) and agreed to play for the Twins for $3 million for one year. But it was a busy day today, as the Twins did indeed sign former Angel reliever Bulger as well. To top it off, they added three players to the 40 man roster to bring it up to full strength.

Doumit has been with the lowly Pirates his whole career, but for much of that time he has been one of the team’s few bright spots. His best year was 2008, when he hit .318/357/.501 with 18 homers and 34 doubles in 116 games. Doumit never came close to matching that production again, but he has continued to be a decent hitter, especially for a catcher. Since the catcher slot was a gaping black hole for the Twins last year in Joe Mauer‘s absence, Doumit will be a welcome relief. He has also played 35 games at first base and 60 in right field in his career, which makes him a good insurance policy for Justin Morneau and/or Michael Cuddyer. Finally, he’s a switch-hitter, and that’s always a plus.

But you don’t sign a player like that for $3 million unless he has some downsides, and Doumit is certainly not perfect. (more…)

Twins Trim 14 from Camp

Wally Fish — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:32:04 +0000

Today the Minnesota Twins made their first moves of Spring Training as they work toward finalizing the 25-man roster that they will open the season with in Toronto.

Of the 14 players cut, 7 of them are on the 40-man roster and have been optioned to the minors. David Bromberg, Eric Hacker, Anthony Swarzak and Rene Tosoni will open the season with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Joining the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats are Joe Benson, Deolis Guerra and Chris Parmelee. (more…)

Everybody Gets Tendered A Contract (Even You, J.J.)

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:27:05 +0000

Via Joe C.:

The Twins had no non-tenders. All nine of their arbitration players were tendered contracts. Clay Condrey was outrighted a month ago and elected free agency.

That means Joe Benson, David Bromberg, Alex Burnett, Drew Butera, Matt Capps, Alexi Casilla, Rob Delaney, Brian Duensing, Deolis Guerra, J.J. Hardy, Luke Hughes, Francisco Liriano, Jeff Manship, Jose Mijares, Jose Morales, Chris Parmelee, Glen Perkins, Trevor Plouffe, Ben Revere, Anthony Slama, Kevin Slowey, Anthony Swarzak, Matt Tolbert, Rene Tosoni, Danny Valencia and Delmon Young will still be Twins next year. Unless they get traded, of course. Let the rampant Hardy-for-Greinke rumor-mongering begin! (more…)