Comcast Sports Network is reporting that Freddy Sanchez has signed a 2 year deal with the Giants. While perhaps not the most desirable option for the Twins to pursue at second base, he was one of the best second basemen available on the free agent market. His signing dries up the second base market a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Freddy Sanchez’
Breaking News: Sanchez signs with Giants
Posted: 31st October 2009 by David in UncategorizedTags: Freddy Sanchez
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Freddy Sanchez: A Boost Through the Playoffs?
Posted: 3rd July 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Anthony Swarzak, Freddy Sanchez, Kevin Mulvey, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto
As the Twins’ roster currently stands, there aren’t many fans who think that the Twins have a serious shot at the World Series. Because of the mediocrity of the AL Central the Twins may be able to reach postseason play, but anything beyond that is probably wishful thinking. Unless, of course, the Twins sign a [...]
One Piece Away?
Posted: 29th June 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Bobby Keppel, Brad Penny, Brendan Harris, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Freddy Sanchez, Glen Perkins, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, Matt Tolbert, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Blackburn, RA Dickey, Scott Baker
Most fans prefer to lose via the blowout. They argue, and I agree, that it is less painful to lose when you know the outcome of the game in the fourth inning. In the past twenty-five Twins’ losses only three have been by more than five runs. At least lately, when the Twins lose they [...]