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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...

Written by Cliff Eastham about 10 days ago 441 reads 141 comments
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...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 11 days ago 954 reads 26 comments
A Modest Proposal for Roy Halladay

The Twins need an ace. They unequivocally need a pitcher who can go out every fifth day and shut a team down. They need a pitcher with a Jack Morris mentality. A guy who says, “Give me the ball and I will win this game...

Written by Eric Johnson about 24 days ago 534 reads 16 comments
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 erred ...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 4 days ago 182 reads 10 comments
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...

Written by PJ Ross about 11 days ago 301 reads 10 comments
A Log for the Hot Stove: Stay Away from Jarrod Washburn

If it feels like we’ve been in this bunker before, we have. Almost every year for the last three or four years, either Jarrod Washburn, his agent, or the Twins’ front office makes some noise ...

Written by Dan Wade about 20 days ago 258 reads 10 comments
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...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 16 days ago 164 reads 6 comments
Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez

That didn’t take long at all. Just days after missing out on a potential deal for infielder Akinori Iwamura, the Twins made a huge splash by acquiring All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 27 days ago 293 reads 6 comments
Minnesota Twins Deal Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee

On Friday morning, the Milwaukee Brewers traded shortstop J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Carlos Gomez. Gomez likely has the inside track to replace free agent Mike Cameron in center field for Milwaukee and doesn't turn 24 until December

Written by TAB BAMFORD about 27 days ago 91 reads 6 comments
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 ...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 8 days ago 163 reads 5 comments
Is Felipe Lopez a Perfect Fit for the Minnesota Twins?

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. The Twins need another infielder and they need a legitimate hitter to handle the two-hole in the lineup...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 19 days ago 502 reads 5 comments
Risk vs. Reward: A Dozen Free Agent Pitching Options for the Twins

The Minnesota Twins came into this offseason with three major goals: 1) Sign Joe Mauer to an extension 2) Improve the infield 3) Add at least one veteran arm to the rotation General ...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 24 days ago 349 reads 5 comments
A Hardy Improvement: Twins Trade Carlos Gomez to Brewers for J.J. Hardy

Anyone who knows me knows I am a big J.J. Hardy fan. I have always liked the way he has played. So when I found out that he was traded to the Minnesota Twins today from the Milwaukee Brewers ...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 27 days ago 330 reads 5 comments
Twins Can't Sleep on Joe Mauer Deadline

Some things are so right, so true, so meant to be, that there is no conceivable way they can play out other than expected. Warm chocolate chip cookies go with milk. Sunflower seeds cater to the word "spit...

Written by Teddy Mitrosilis about 3 days ago 235 reads 4 comments
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...

Written by Dan Wade about 10 days ago 127 reads 4 comments
Miguel Tejada: Plan D for the Minnesota Twins

“Miguel Tejada signs with the Minnesota Twins.” Reading that headline now wouldn’t elicit the excitement it would have five years ago, but it’s still an intriguing proposition...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 16 days ago 388 reads 4 comments
Is Carl Pavano Worth Bringing Back?

Following the acquisition of JJ Hardy, there are two major needs on this Minnesota team. First, and in my opinion the most important, a No. 2 hitter is needed to bat behind Denard Span...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 22 days ago 201 reads 4 comments
For the Minnesota Twins, Brandon Phillips is the Answer

In baseball, it’s not always easy to find the answers. To this day it seems that almost no pitchers have found the answer to Albert Pujols’ bat and no hitters—except Chase Utley—have found the answer for CC Sabathia’s left arm...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 22 days ago 658 reads 4 comments
The Akinori Iwamura Trade That Almost Was

Despite the anxious wishes of Twins’ fans everywhere, the Twins have yet to make their first move this offseason. Akinori Iwamura , 30, was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates a few days ago for young reliever Jesse Chavez ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 28 days ago 294 reads 4 comments
Defending A.J. Pierzynski

After toiling in obscurity for a decade, a young team of nobodies returns their franchise to the playoffs. Led by a well-balanced lineup with just enough punch and a pitching staff with enough ...

Written by Eric Johnson about 29 days ago 118 reads 4 comments
Free Agents For The Twins

The Minnesota Twins need a pitcher like Jarrod Washburn. He said he wanted to pitch close to home and his home is in Wisconsin. Minnesota is next to wisconsin...

Written by zach anderson about 21 days ago 78 reads 3 comments
Seven Reasons Why the Twins Should Bring Back Joe Crede

Minnesota general manger Bill Smith is a busy man. In the last week alone, Smith was rumored to be in on a deal for new Pittsburgh second baseman Akinori Iwamura, he traded away Carlos Gomez for J...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 24 days ago 270 reads 3 comments
Carl Pavano Receives Arbitration Offer from Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly offered Carl Pavano arbitration. Minnesota had until Tuesday’s 11 p.m. deadline to offer the right-hander arbitration for next season, but chose to do so early...

Written by Jeremiah Graves about 2 days ago 123 reads 2 comments
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 ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 4 days ago 324 reads 2 comments
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...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 7 days ago 460 reads 2 comments

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Twins Article Archive

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

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

A Modest Proposal for Roy Halladay

Bert Blyleven Makes Another Pitch at Cooperstown

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

A Log for the Hot Stove: Stay Away from Jarrod Washburn

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

Minnesota Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez

Minnesota Twins Deal Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee

Minnesota Twins Gave Plenty to be Thankful for in 2009

Is Felipe Lopez a Perfect Fit for the Minnesota Twins?

Risk vs. Reward: A Dozen Free Agent Pitching Options for the Twins

A Hardy Improvement: Twins Trade Carlos Gomez to Brewers for J.J. Hardy

Twins Can't Sleep on Joe Mauer Deadline

Joe Mauer Wins American League Most Valuable Player in Landslide

Miguel Tejada: Plan D for the Minnesota Twins

Is Carl Pavano Worth Bringing Back?

For the Minnesota Twins, Brandon Phillips is the Answer

The Akinori Iwamura Trade That Almost Was

Defending A.J. Pierzynski

Free Agents For The Twins

Seven Reasons Why the Twins Should Bring Back Joe Crede

Carl Pavano Receives Arbitration Offer from Minnesota Twins

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

Top 15 Twins Prospects: #15: Deolis Guerra

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