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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]