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Thursday Links

It’s true, this offseason still is not over.  Cold weather and snow is finally settling in over much of the Midwest, and Twins fans are longing for a visit to Spring Training to escape the winter…Read More

Stages of Baseball Grief

Jason Kubel is the newest ex-Minnesota Twin.  Kubel joins Michael Cuddyer, Joe Nathan, Kevin Slowey, Jose Mijares, Matt Tolbert* and Jim Hoey as members of the 2011 Twins that will not be back for 2012.…Read More

Thursday Links

What a week, Twins fans.  Apparently the deal hasn’t been finalized yet, but the Twins have essentially wrapped up a deal with Josh Willingham to play corner outfield for them in 2012, likely ending…Read More

Twins Notes: Jose Mijares, Jim Hoey, and Joe Mauer’s Marriage

Yesterday morning I listed a couple dozen pitchers who might be competing for bullpen slots next spring. That list became obsolete about six hours later, as the Twins shortened it by two names. Jim Hoey…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 24 pitchers who have a chance to make the Twins bullpen in 2012. There are only seven job openings,…Read More

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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

More on the Young Trade

Lester Oliveros is the Player to be Named Later in the Delmon Young trade. The 23 year old right handed…Read More

Twins Bullpen Blows Big Lead. Again.

The Target Field crowd cheered when Jim Hoey induced the final out of the 8th inning Friday night. Perhaps…Read More

Blogging Around

I read a lot of baseball blogs (I even read some non-baseball, non-sports blogs, quick shout out to The…Read More

Pond Reflections: April 2011 – A Month to Forget

We’re 5 days into May, the Twins are 2-1 and Francisco Liriano has tossed a no hitter this month.…Read More

Strong Start Not Enough for Luke Hughes

Luke Hughes opened a lot of eyes in the early part of the spring training, but his performance at the…Read More