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 [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Twins Acquire Orlando Cabrera
Posted: 31st July 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Alexi Casilla, Brendan Harris, Nick Punto, Orlando Cabrera, Tyler Ladendorf
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Sifting Through The Rumors
Posted: 29th July 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Brendan Harris, Danny Valencia, Freddy Sanchez, Jason Frasor, Marco Scutaro, Michael Wuertz, Nick Punto, Oakland Athletics, Orlando Cabrera, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roy Halladay, Scott Downs, Sean White, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays
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 [...]
How Soon Can The Future Be Ready?
Posted: 24th July 2009 by vacant in Opinionated MusingsTags: Danny Valencia, Joe Crede, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Punto
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 [...]
A Phone Conversation With the Toronto Blue Jays
Posted: 22nd July 2009 by vacant in Opinion, rumors, TradesTags: Alex Burnett, Bill Smith, Jason Frasor, Kevin Slowey, Marco Scutaro, Nick Punto
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 [...]
Eight Steps to a World Series
Posted: 22nd July 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Brian Duensing, Danny Valencia, Freddy Sanchez, Jesse Crain, Joe Crede, Kevin Mulvey, Matt Capps, Nick Punto, RA Dickey
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 ThoughtsTags: Ineptitude
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 [...]
As usual, I’ll be hosting a live blog here at TwinsFix on Friday. Join in the fun just before the first pitch!
Why Mark Grudzielanek Makes Sense
Posted: 20th July 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Alexi Casilla, Brett Boone, Craig Monroe, Freddie Sanchez, Mark Grudzielanek, Mike Lamb, Tony Batista
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 [...]
Just How Good Is Joe Crede?
Posted: 18th July 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Brian Buscher, Danny Valencia, Glen Perkins, Joe Crede
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 BlogTags: Texas Rangers
Minnesota Twins Vs. Texas Rangers