Mauer converts to 1B, Morneau to play 3B in Twins Infield Shakeup

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 […]

Ozzie Guillen: Minnesota Twins Public Relations Volunteer

From 7/28/08 on Chicago’s Daily Herald blog:
“Hey Ozzie, if you love the Twins so much, why don’t you marry them?”
Throw in a couple of profanities and a slur or two, and you’re pretty much reading most of the e-mails White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been getting lately.
The next day, 7/29/08 on Chicago Sun Times:
”I […]

Heyman: Rangers Aggresively Pursued Santana

The Rangers found out how much it really hurts to be a loser.  It turns out that Johan Santana could have given the Twins  a green light on a trade to Texas, but his lack of enthusiasm scared the Twins from moving forward with Texas.
I expected Torii Hunter to go to the Rangers, maybe […]

Twins Should Re-Sign Santana

In recent weeks, I’ve begun to think twice about the Twins’ apparent plans to trade Johan Santana. With their leverage seemingly evaporating with each waning day, the package of players they want simply may not ever be offered.
Media coverage makes it seem like the Twins have two options — start the season with him and […]