Posted on April 1st, 2010 by admin
AP - Minneapolis, MN
On the heels of his mega-contract extension and an exceptional spring by top catching prospect Wilson Ramos, the Twins announced today via press release that Joe Mauer will play first base to begin the 2010 season.
The infield shakeup was unexpected and leaves many wondering about the timing. However, on the eve […]
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Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Tony
According to imaginary sources, Joe Mauer has signed a 38-year extension with the Twins. The package, which runs until Mauer reaches retirement age of 63, guarantees a roster spot through age 47, then guarantees him the position of manager for 16 years. The deal includes a newly commissioned hip hop song each year and renames […]
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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Tony
News flash #1: the Minnesota Twins do not typically make a splash in free agency.
News flash #2: we, the fans, should not sit our hands and accept that anymore — we funded the lion’s share of their new money making machine, Target Field. We have the right to demand the best team possible because post-season […]
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Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Tony
Update: 11/12/09 9:35am
Apparently, Charley Walters jumped the gun in his peice yesterday, according to Joe C at the Star Tribune. He spoke w/ the Baby Jesus himself:
“I’ve been thinking about things like that, but to tell you the truth, we haven’t really started [negotiating with the Twins],” Mauer said late Wednesday in a phone interview.
“It’s […]
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Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Tony
Manager Ron Gardenhire gave Sid a mini-scoop yesteraday:
Ron Gardenhire is excited about the acquisition of shortstop J.J. Hardy from Milwaukee for Carlos Gomez, but the Twins manager said he has encouraged General Manager Billy Smith to also bring back free-agent infielder Orlando Cabrera, who hit over .300 in the last part of the season.
“Gomez, I […]
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Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Tony
Michael Cuddyer’s career with the Twins has seemed a bit bumpy. Maybe its because he’s shifted all over the field. Maybe its because it took so long for him to lock down a permanent spot. Or that his 2008 season was lost to injuries.
Whatever the reason, heading into the 2009 season Twins fans were way […]
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Posted on February 11th, 2008 by admin
As part of the never ending parade of Top 10 lists that the sports machine churns out, Fox Sports recently listed its Best and Worst players in the MLB position-by-position.
So, how did the Twins rank? Not too bad… with zero players listed in the “worst” category and two players listed in the “best” category […]
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Posted on January 31st, 2008 by admin
Thanks to Kelsie Smith for compiling these in the Pioneer Press:
JOE NATHAN
“There’s definitely going to be a different feeling. But (the Twins) are not going to do this deal unless they got the right guys for (Johan Santana). Most of us really don’t know a whole lot about them - from what we hear, these […]
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