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AL Central Preview (Part 2)

Part 2 of my AL Central preview focuses on the pitching staffs, benches and managers of each team. The staffs were broken down and ranked by starting rotation, closers, and the rest of the bullpen. I ranked…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (4/13-4/19)

The Twins finished the second week of the season with a 4-3 record putting them at 7-7 on the season.  They are currently 4th place in the division 1.0 game behind the Tigers, White Sox and Royals. Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO HR PC ERA WHIP Scott…Read More

Jesse Crain Placed on DL, Jose Mijares Called Up

On Monday, Jesse Crain was placed on the 15-day DL due to inflammation in his right shoulder.  The move was made retroactive to April 18th, making Crain eligible to come off of the DL on May 3rd.  The…Read More

Angels Series Summary (4/17-4/19)

The Twins swept the 3 game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  Minnesota is now 7-7 and in 4th place in the division. Friday 4/17 Matchup: Dustin Moseley vs. Nick Blackburn Blackburn pitched…Read More

Philip Humber Out, Juan Morillo In

On Friday the Minnesota Twins designated RHP-Philip Humber for assignment and claimed RHP-Juan Morillo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Philip Humber (12/21/82) Humber struggled in spring training…Read More

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Blue Jays Series Summary (4/13-4/16)

Sorry for the late nature of this summary and the lack of posts recently.  Thursday night I broke a…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (4/6-4/12)

The Twins finished the opening week of the season with a 3-4 record and currently stand in 4th place…Read More

White Sox Series Summary (4/10-4/12)

The series against the Chicago White Sox ended with the Twins dropping 2 out of 3.  They now sit in…Read More

Mariners Series Summary (4/6-4/9)

The Twins opening series against the Seattle Mariners ended in a 2-2 split.  Their .500 record is good…Read More

AL Central Preview (Part 1)

In 2008, the AL Central was the most bunched up of all the divisions. Not only did it take an extra game…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/31-4/5)

The Twins finished the week with a 3-1-1 record.  They ended spring training 19-13 which was good for…Read More

Twins Finalize Roster

In their final move to set the major league roster, the Twins optioned Matt Tolbert to Triple-A Rochester…Read More

Drew Butera, Jose Mijares, and Alejandro Machado

Tuesday the Twins optioned C-Drew Butera and LHP-Jose Mijares to Triple-A Rochester.  They also reassigned…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/24-3/30)

The Twins finished the week with a 4-2 record. Scott Baker pitched on Friday against Tampa Bay and finally…Read More

Twins Deal to Keep Rule 5 Pick

A little math to start off: fantasy baseball draft Saturday plus building a fence Sunday equals my reaction…Read More

Twins Cut 5 More

Today the Twins optioned OF-Jason Pridie to AAA Rochester, and reassigned LHP-Sean Henn, RHP-Bobby Keppel,…Read More

Pitching Perspectives (3/17-3/23)

The Twins finished the week with a 3-3 record. Scott Baker pitched on Tuesday against Boston and Sunday…Read More

Twins Trim another 3 from Camp

On Friday, the Twins optioned C-Wilson Ramos to AA New Britain and reassigned LHP-Mike Gosling and RHP-Kevin…Read More

Crowded House Profile: Michael Cuddyer

Michael Cuddyer was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round of the 1997 draft.  He was the 9th player…Read More

Twins Trim 11 from Camp

Today the Twins made the following moves: Optioned to Rochester (AAA): RHP Armando Gabino RHP Anthony…Read More