Archive for July, 2009

In what was almost a foregone conclusion as of this morning, the Twins have agreed to terms with the Oakland Athletics regarding shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Cabrera, 34, has been one of the league’s hottest hitters this past month and should fit in to the two-hole nicely. He’ll be a decent upgrade offensively over both Nick [...]

The Twins have never been considered an active team at the trade deadline, and this year could be no different. Although the chances of Minnesota actually trading for a player with the ability to transform the team into a serious title-contender is rare, that doesn’t mean they aren’t dipping their toes in the water. With [...]

Danny Valencia has long been hailed as the third baseman of the future for the Minnesota Twins. Not since Corey Koskie have fans been able to watch a consistent jersey take grounders from the hot corner. After the 2004 season, the Twins were forced to plug the hole at third base. In 2005, it was Michael [...]

After successfully managing to tap the phones of both Bill Smith and JP Ricciardo, I hit the gold mine. Read what I overheard the two discussing… Bill Smith, general manager of the Minnesota Twins: Hello, JP, it’s Bill Smith of the Twins. J.P. Ricciardi, general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays: Hey, Bill! Long time [...]

First published by me at Bleacher Report. Like federal agents in a shoot-em-up thriller, the “likeability” of general managers typically doesn’t last long in the baseball universe. Fans want things their way, and the front office of their favorite team never seems to get it right. It’s funny, considering how both parties are aiming for [...]

Four Thoughts on the Worst Loss of the Season

Posted: 21st July 2009 by vacant in Game Thoughts
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1) Cuddyer was safe. 2) Ump should be ashamed and probably cried himself to sleep last night. 3) Blackburn and the bullpen didn’t deserve to win that game. 4) Morneau/Kubel/Cuddyer did. I fully expect a personal letter from Selig in the mail tomorrow with approximately twelve free Twins tickets, fifteen Dome Dogs, and four Morneau [...]

Live Blog on Friday

Posted: 21st July 2009 by vacant in Uncategorized
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As usual, I’ll be hosting a live blog here at TwinsFix on Friday. Join in the fun just before the first pitch!

When the announcement that Minnesota had acquired the contract of free agent Mark Grudzeilanek rolled across the ticker, the majority of Twins Territory groaned. Were they doomed to endure another Brett Boone/Phil Nevin/Tony Batista/Mike Lamb/Craig Monroe scenario? While I certainly hope Grudzielanek ends up performing better than the five above veteran signees, there is much more [...]

Glen Perkins is historically at his worst in the first inning, the same as many other pitchers. After he surrendered that two-run blast to Josh Hamilton, though, there is no doubt his confidence fell a few notches. Then just when he needed it most, Joe Crede saved a potential triple with an amazing defensive stop. That seems [...]

Live Blog: Twins @ Rangers, July 17

Posted: 18th July 2009 by vacant in Live Blog
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Minnesota Twins Vs. Texas Rangers