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Baker Named Fifth Starter; Slowey Trade Rumors Sizzle
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins announced their starting pitching rotations for Opening Day which is a mere week away. The big debate was who would be that fifth starter and who would start the…Read More
Storylines After 11 Spring Games: Injuries, Rumors and Luke Hughes
On the heels of a loss at the hands of a split-squad Baltimore Orioles team, the Minnesota Twins sit in the middle of the Grapefruit League pack at 6-5. Of course spring training records mean even less…Read More
One Down, Two To Go: Twins Avoid Arbitration With Slowey
The Twins signed Kevin Slowey to a one year, $2.7 million deal. They have not yet agreed to terms with Francisco Liriano or Delmon Young, though it appears that the front office might be interested…Read More
Feeling Strangely Somewhat Optimistic
The Twins haven’t exactly been building a contender this offseason. Oh sure, they signed one of the most sought-after Japanese infielders, but they also traded away their shortstop (and arguably…Read More
Everybody Gets Tendered A Contract (Even You, J.J.)
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,…Read More
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The Arbitration-Eligibles
Like I did for the impeding free agents, here is a look at all of the arbitration-eligible players on…Read More
Twins Decide On Blackburn Over Slowey For Playoff Rotation
Assuming no Scott Baker comeback, the Twins are prepared to go with Nick Blackburn over Kevin Slowey…Read More
Rich Harden, Kevin Slowey, and the No-Hitters That Weren’t Meant to Be
A little over a week after Ron Gardenhire made the controversial decision to pull Kevin Slowey in…Read More
Slowey to DL, Blackburn Called Up
A pain in his elbow and triceps has sent Kevin Slowey back to the DL. One start removed from 7 no hit…Read More
To Pull the Starter, or Not To Pull the Starter: Kevin Slowey’s No-Hitter
(via fangraphs) Ron Gardenhire faced a tough decision after the seventh inning of today’s game.…Read More
I am in Misery: Injury Updates
It might just be easier to list all of the healthy players on the active roster. Read | Share
Establishing Trade Value Part 1: The Pitchers
With the trade deadline approaching, I decided to try and figure out the trade value of each player…Read More
In Defense of Scott Baker
(photo credit: yardbarker.com) Yesterday, I looked at Kevin Slowey’s season and concluded that,…Read More
Kevin Slowey
It’s an understatement to say that Kevin Slowey is having a rough year. After last night’s…Read More
Evaluating A Potential Kevin Slowey and Wilson Ramos for Cliff Lee Trade
Last night on Baseball Tonight Buster Olney stated that there is reportedly an offer of Kevin Slowey…Read More
43-35: What a Difference a Series Win Against the Second-Place Team in the Division Makes
Fangraphs The Twins are now in first place by a game and a half after taking 2 of 3 from the Detroit…Read More
39-29: In Which I am Forced to Re-Write the Entire Recap
(via Fangraphs) I had this thing written before the sixth inning. So much for that. For the second…Read More
36-27: That Strasburg Kid is Pretty Good
(via Fangraphs) Not gonna lie, after the first inning, I switched over to the Indians-Nationals tilt.…Read More
Twins-Braves Series Preview
A rematch of the greatest world series of all time, though with considerably less at stake. The Braves…Read More
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