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Twins Cut Butera, Four Others; Ramirez Likely Makes Roster

The Twins announced this morning that they have jettisoned catchers Drew Butera and Dan Rohlfing, infielders Jeff Clement and Ray Olmedo, and outfielder Brandon Boggs. Unless the Twins opt to take 13…Read More

Minnesota Twins: Is Drew Butera on his way out?

One of the latest buzzes on the Minnesota Twins front is that third-string catcher Drew Butera might be playing his final days in a Twins uniform. Phil Mackey of 1500espn.com has brought this point up…Read More

Twins Porn 2/10/13

In last week’s Twins Porn we looked at John Dillinger the infielder, and a man who played 105 games in the Majors without a plate appearance. This week, I’ll tell you a little bit about a former…Read More

Minnesota Twins Spring Training Preview: Catchers

Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be 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

Player Projections – Catcher

Since there’s not a whole lot to write about this time of year, I’m going to spend the next several weeks doing projections of statistics for all the players I expect to make the team this…Read More

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Twins catcher rotation is working out great!

Say what you will about the 2012 Minnesota Twins, but there is at least one thing that they have done…Read More

Minnesota Twins 2012 Midterm Report Card

It’s the All Star Break, which means the 2012 season is more than halfway done. We’re far…Read More

Twins win despite bad managing

Last night’s 4-1 win over the White Sox had everything. A strong Francisco Liriano start. A great…Read More

April Showers, May Flowers

The calendar has flipped to June, and with April and May now in the rear view mirror, it’s time…Read More

This Week in Twins: May 21-27

After 17 games in 17 days, the Twins finally get a day off today. Unfortunately, that off day gives…Read More

Down on the Pond, Weekend Recap

Over the Mother’s Day weekend all four of the Twins full-season minor league affiliates were in…Read More

We Have a Roster

The calendar has turned to April, and the Twins are already pivoting toward the regular season. With…Read More

Twins Send Drew Butera to Minors

Nobody can say this spring has not been surprising. Josh Willingham starting in left field and Chris…Read More

Position Battle: Catcher

Baseball, like all sports, is about conflict. We watch baseball to see a pitcher compete with a batter…Read More

Thursday Links – Pitchers and Catchers are Coming

Spring Training is just around the corner.  The Seattle Mariners have had their pitchers and catchers…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

Thursday Links – Groundhog Edition

Happy Groundhog Day!  Pitchers and catchers report to Ft. Myers in just 16 days, no groundhog, or his…Read More

2012 Projections – Ben Revere

The Twins are pretty set around the infield and behind the plate.  Sure, there are questions about health…Read More

The Twins and OBP

The Twins were bad at a lot of things last year, but one underachievement really stands out. The team…Read More

2012 Projections – Joe Mauer

If Joe Mauer is healthy, it is hard to imagine him having another disappointing year.  Joe Mauer has…Read More