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 [...]
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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
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Why The Trading Of Draft Picks Should Be Allowed In MLB
Posted: 17th July 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: mlb draft
Kevin Towers had certainly made easier decisions in his life. Which tie to wear, which restaurant to eat lunch in and which route to take to get to work were all simple choices compared to the one he faced in June 2004. As general manager of the San Diego Padres, Towers made many decisions that [...]
Why Joe Mauer Isn't Untouchable
Posted: 14th July 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Joe Mauer, Kirby Puckett, Ron Shapiro
This article was first featured on Bleacher Report, your first stop for the best Twins’ content on the Web. One of the worst interviews the state of Minnesota has ever seen is also one of their most valuable assets. Priceless to his organization, Joe Mauer has a tough decision looming just around the corner. Should [...]
Love Of Inept Utility Infielders Needs To End
Posted: 30th June 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Alexi Casilla, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto, Steve Tolleson
Originally posted at BleacherReport.com Everybody loves a hard worker. Just ask Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire. He is known around Twins’ Territory as one who adores players who bust their tails, even though the results may not be there. Perhaps this is the reason Matt Tolbert still finds himself in the batting lineup every day? Being brutally honest, [...]