Posted on April 1st, 2010 by admin
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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 August 3rd, 2008 by Tony
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 […]
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Posted on March 15th, 2008 by Tony
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 […]
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Posted on January 21st, 2008 by admin
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 […]
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