Pohlad Reiterates Twins' Desire To Keep Mauer
From WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad says he's staying out of contract negotiations with catcher Joe Mauer.
Pohlad declined Monday to discuss specifics or confirm the team is talking about a long-term extension for the American League MVP. Pohlad said the Twins simply want to have Mauer in uniform.
First baseman Justin Morneau's six-year contract is the longest in team history. Pohlad says he doesn't see six as a "magic number" for length of a deal, when asked about his potential willingness to approve a longer contract for Mauer.
Pohlad met with local reporters in a Target Field conference room overlooking the new ballpark that will open in April.
about 11 hours ago
less cowbell, more 'neau
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Another video from the good people over at GameTrailers.com. Less than a month until MLB '10 The Show!
about 13 hours ago
Jesse
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Another encouraging Liriano quote, but this one's from outside the organization!
From an NL executive, "Our scouts said he was as good as he was in 2006 when we all thought that he was the heir to Johan." I've been trying to temper my excitement about Liriano, but it's getting tough.
Fun With CHONE Projections: Twins Infielders
by Jesse on Feb 8, 2010 11:24 AM EST
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Don't Look! No cheating!
Player A: .267/.333/.358
Player B: .249/.314/.359
Player C: .242/.333/.319
Player D: .256/.311/.368
Player E: .260/.321/.383
These are CHONE triple slash projections for four of Minnesota's infielders (and one now former Twins infielder). In alphabetical order, the five players are Alexi Casilla, Brendan Harris, Nick Punto, Steven Tolleson and Matt Tolbert. Who is who?
Vote, and then find the answers after the jump.
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HotStove.com: Can the Twins Become an Elite AL Team in 2010?
Nick Nelson and I are back with another quick hit over at the Hot Stove, along with Dan Wade of Baseball Digest Daily.
about 19 hours ago
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If Orlando Hudson Is In, Who's Out?
by Jesse on Feb 7, 2010 2:57 PM EST
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A shortlist of candidates who could lose their spot on the 40-man roster once the Twins add Orlando Hudson. Butera, Casilla and Perkins are all candidates, but who else makes the list? Read on after the jump.
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Grading the 2009 Minnesota Twins: OF / DH
by Adam Peterson on Feb 7, 2010 8:39 AM EST
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I've been meaning to write a series of reviews of the 2009 season, player by player, grading each from "A" to "F". Now that I finally have the time here's the first of four articles, focusing on outfield and DH positions. In future articles between now and spring training, I'll take a look at infield/catcher, starting pitching, and the bullpen. For those of you with ADD, here's how I grade the Twins outfielders in 2009:
- Denard Span: A-
- Michael Cuddyer: B+
- Jason Kubel: B
- Delmon Young: D-
- Carlos Gomez: D
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Minor League Report...February 6, 2010
by roger13 on Feb 6, 2010 9:06 AM EST
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We are entering the quietest three week period of the year for minor league fans. Fortunately, there was exciting news this week as Bill Smith has done everything possible to make the 2010 Twins the best they can possibly be. With the exception of one contract that he needs to finish, the signing of Orlando Hudson means Bill Smith's winter is done. Soon, everyone can stop thinking about baseball and begin watching it!
To open a spot on the 40-man roster for Jim Thome, the Twins waived Steve Tolleson and he was picked up by the Oakland Athletics. With the signing of Hudson, the Twins will need to create another spot on their roster. It is likely that this has already been done, however, moves like this normally take a couple days before we find out what it was. Did the Twins waive someone? If so, did he make it through waivers so he can be assigned to Rochester? Or have the Twins completed a trade for an exciting young prospect at a lower level who doesn't need to be added to the roster? If it is a trade, who was it? Perkins? Casilla? We should all find out within the next few days.....then on to spring training.
The signing of Hudson also means it is less likely that Matt Tolbert will begin the season with the Twins. With a strong starting rotation, superb bullpen, one of the top young catchers in the game and an infield of Peterson, Tolbert, Plouffe and Valencia...the 2010 Red Wings should be strong contenders in the International League!
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota
|
87 | 76 | .533 | 0 | Lost 3 |
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Detroit
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86 | 77 | .527 | 1 | Lost 1 |
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Chicago
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79 | 83 | .487 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Kansas City
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65 | 97 | .401 | 21.5 | Lost 3 |
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Cleveland
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65 | 97 | .401 | 21.5 | Lost 5 |
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