Esmerling Vasquez

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Twins trying to avoid another atrocious August

August is when things fall apart. It has been a tough month for the Twins. Sure, things started quite auspiciously, with a stunning series victory in Boston and then another, less stunning, series win…Read More

This Week in Twins: March 19-25

It’s Monday again, and that means it is time for a Very Special Episode of This Week in Twins. Topping the news on this brand new week is the latest round of roster cuts. The list of cuts is dominated…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

Esmerling Vasquez: Non-Roster Invitee

Esmerling Vasquez is the Twins’ 26th man. Earlier this week, the team added him to the lengthy list of non-roster invitees when he cleared waivers and made room for outfielder Darin Mastroianni.…Read More

Who is Darin Mastroianni? And what happened to Esmerling Vasquez?

Last week the Twins claimed outfielder Darin Mastroianni from the Blue Jays. The 26 year old right-handed hitter immediately fills the void left by Nick Punto in the “guy with an Italian-sounding last…Read More

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Looking Forward to Spring Training

Hard to believe that there are still 48 long winter days until Twins pitchers and catchers report to…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

What Still Needs to be Done?

By their normal standards the Twins have had a very busy November so far. They’ve added free agents…Read More

Hoey, Oliveros, Vasquez: Rolling the Dice

I’m not much of a gambler, but I am familiar enough with the game of Craps to know that you keep…Read More