Twins Article Archive

    Between October 30, 2009 and November 30, 2009
  1. Bert Blyleven Makes Another Pitch at Cooperstown

    Bert Blyleven belongs in the Hall of Fame. In fact, he’s belonged in the Hall of Fame for 12 years. Yet, for 12 years in a row, the Baseball Writers Association of American has ...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about about 13 hours ago 48 reads 0 comments

  2. Top 15 Minnesota Twins Prospects: No.13: Rene Tosoni

    2009 stats: .271/.360/.454, 490 PA, 15 HR, 98/45 K/BB at New Britain (AA) Last year’s rank: Not Ranked Acquired: 34th round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2004 draft; 36th round ...

    Andrew Kneeland Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 22 hours ago 65 reads 0 comments

  3. How Much Will It Cost to Sign Them?

    Now that Joe Mauer has won the MVP and become the first catcher since at least 1900 to lead his league in OPS, and Tim Lincecum has won his second’s consecutive Cy Young Award, how much ...

    Tom  Dubberke Written by Tom Dubberke about 1 day ago 71 reads 0 comments

  4. Pujols or Mauer: Who Was The 2009 Major League Baseball MVP?

     With the baseball awards already handed out for 2009, we know who was the MVP of the American League and National League. Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols respectively...

    Sergio Valdez Written by Sergio Valdez about 2 days ago 121 reads 0 comments

  5. Top 15 Twins Prospects: No.14: Tyler Robertson

    14. Tyler Robertson, LHP, 21 years old   2009 stats: 3.33 ERA, 143.1 IP, 103/51 K/BB, 1.326 WHIP at Ft. Myers (A+)   Last year’s rank: 7   Acquired: Third-round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 draft...

    Andrew Kneeland Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 days ago 127 reads 0 comments

  6. Dan Uggla: A Log For The Hot Stove

    The free-agent market officially opened last week, ushered in by a flurry of important signings that could truly change the game. Or a general malaise, one of the two, I forget which...

    Dan Wade Written by Dan Wade about 3 days ago 369 reads 0 comments

  7. Top 15 Twins Prospects: #15: Deolis Guerra

    The Minnesota Twins are known throughout the league for their deep minor league organization and uncanny ability to supplement established major-league players with young minor-league talent...

    Andrew Kneeland Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 days ago 207 reads 0 comments

  8. All I Want For Christmas Is a Joe Mauer Contract Extension

    As you all know by now, Joe Mauer is the AL MVP and rightfully so. He won the modern triple crown (batting, on-base and slugging percentages), won a Gold Glove, and  carried the Twins down the stretch after Morneau went down with an injury...

    Zach Written by Zach about 3 days ago 117 reads 0 comments

  9. Minnesota Twins Gave Plenty to be Thankful for in 2009

    Thanksgiving is upon us once again. We all know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be about families and turkeys and a rapidly-depleting supply of shopping days until Christmas, but—in the minds ...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about 4 days ago 152 reads 4 comments

  10. Joe Mauer, 2009 AL MVP and...Future New York Yankee?

    Joe Mauer is an unbelievable athlete. A man who could have had a career in football turned down a scholarship to play for Florida State and instead entered the MLB Draft, which has turned out to be a good choice...

    Dominick  Pansini Written by Dominick Pansini about 5 days ago 817 reads 17 comments

  11. Joe Mauer Wins Well-Deserved MVP

    Joe Mauer is a very good baseball player. Being awarded the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award solidifies the obvious...

    Devon  Teeple Written by Devon Teeple about 5 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  12. Mauer Wins AL MVP

    No surprise there. Mauer was the obvious choice, given that the Twins made the post-season, and he led the league in hitting while playing more than 100 games at catcher. The number that really caught my attention is Mauer’s 1...

    Tom  Dubberke Written by Tom Dubberke about 6 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  13. Joe Mauer-AL MVP

    In a very predictable outcome Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins won the MVP in unanimous fashion. Mark Teixeira finished second and Derek Jeter finished third...

    Gary Marchese Written by Gary Marchese about 6 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  14. Joe Mauer Nearly Unanimous for AL MVP

    The American League Most Valuable Player Award was announced today. As expected, Minnesota Twin backstop Joe Mauer ran away with the honor. Voting for Mauer was nearly unanimous, as he received 27 of the 28 first place votes...

    Frankie Riolo Written by Frankie Riolo about 6 days ago 77 reads 0 comments

  15. Joe Mauer Wins American League MVP

    Joe Mauer can now add American League Most Valuable Player to his already imposing resume. Mauer received 27 out of 28 first-place votes to runaway with the award...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about 6 days ago 207 reads 2 comments

  16. Joe Mauer: Is the Twins Catcher's Position the Main Reason He Won the MVP Award?

    In a showdown of American League's "best," it probably comes as a surprise to very few (living outside of New York) that Joe Mauer won the Most Valuable Player Award walking away...

    Cliff Eastham Written by Cliff Eastham about 6 days ago 434 reads 152 comments

  17. Joe Mauer Wins American League Most Valuable Player in Landslide

    For years, the BBWAA picks for the Cy Young Awards and MVP were the subject of incredible scorn, especially among the sabermetric community...

    Dan Wade Written by Dan Wade about 6 days ago 125 reads 4 comments

  18. Joe Mauer's Potential Trade Destinations, Minnesota's Worst-Case Scenario

    It’s almost time to let the real “Hot Stove Season” begin in earnest. Barring some unforeseen blunder by the Baseball Writers Association of America, Joe Mauer will be crowned the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player on Monday afternoon...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about 7 days ago 898 reads 26 comments

  19. Exploring Much-Needed Bench Options for the Minnesota Twins

    What do Brendan Harris and Gene Larkin have in common?In a perfect world, the answer would be simple: nothing (aside from having last names that sort of seem like they could be first names, but don’t completely seem like they could be first names)...

    Eric Johnson Written by Eric Johnson about 7 days ago 169 reads 1 comments

  20. Why Joe Mauer Is a Lock To Win the American League MVP

    The winner of the 2009 American League MVP award will be named on Monday, and Joe Mauer is the front-runner to take home the trophy.  There are a number of players in pursuit of the Golden Boy, including Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira...

    PJ Ross Written by PJ Ross about 7 days ago 298 reads 10 comments

  21. Minnesota Twins: Jason Kubel's Long Road Back Leads To the Top

    Jason Kubel is finally where he belongs, at the top.   After a career-best season in 2009, Kubel, 27, proved to be one of baseball’s premier designated hitters, while working at a considerably lower rate than many of his contemporaries...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about 10 days ago 230 reads 0 comments

  22. Minnesota Twins News Links

    • Here's a great article about Brendan Harris visiting a middle school. It's hard not to respect a guy like Harris after reading that. He definitely went up a few notches in my book...

    Josh Johnson Written by Josh Johnson about 11 days ago 137 reads 0 comments

  23. No Love for Ron Gardenhire

    Voting for the AL and NL Managers of the Year might be one of the toughest categories in baseball to fill out a ballot for.  Not neccesarily because of overwhelming competition, but because no one's exactly sure how to vote...

    Doug Gausepohl Written by Doug Gausepohl about 11 days ago 119 reads 2 comments

  24. Ron Gardenhire, Runner-Up for AL Manager of the Year Again

    At first glance, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire hasn't accomplished anything too extraordinary over his eight-year career.   Sure, he has led the Twins to five American League Central championships and has a career record well above ...

    Tom Froemming Written by Tom Froemming about 11 days ago 115 reads 2 comments

  25. Is the Minnesota Twins' Ron Gardenhire AL Manager of the Year?

    Ron Gardenhire has long been considered one of baseball’s best managers.   In 2009, he proved his mettle once again by leading the Minnesota Twins to yet another division title in the American League Central...

    Jeremiah Graves Written by Jeremiah Graves about 12 days ago 163 reads 6 comments

 


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