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Twins offer OF Michael Cuddyer two-year extension
The Twins have offered outfielder Michael Cuddyer a two-year extension worth 16 million dollars, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The 32-year old outfielder has been in the Twins' organization since 1997, when he was taken with the 9th overall pick. Since then, he has compiled a career...
Twins name Carl Pavano Opening Day starter
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has named starting pitcher Carl Pavano their Opening Day starter, according to Jon Heyman via Twitter. Pavano went 17-11 with a 3.75 ERA and 117 strike outs and a 1.19 WHIP in his first full season with the Twins. Pavano will be followed up by pitcher Francisco...
Padres sign Orlando Hudson, acquire Jason Bartlett
The Padres have signed second baseman Orlando Hudson to a two year deal worth 11.5 million dollars. Hudson, 33, is a lifetime .280 hitter, but hit .268 in 126 games last season with the Twins. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG 2010 - ...
Marlins' Dan Uggla rejects four-year offer
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla rejected the teams four-year deal worth 48 million dollars, according to FOXSPORTS.com. Uggla, 30, had the best statistical year of his career posting a .287 average and 33 home runs in 159 games, tying a career high in games played. The Marlins have made Uggla...
Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre to free agency?
While Adrian Beltre has a 5 million dollar player option for next season, he will almost certainly decline to enter the open market as a premier free agent. Beltre, in his first year with the Red Sox, is hitting .322 with 26 home runs and a .363 on-base percentage, his highest totals since 2004. ...
Sunday Funnies #12 - T-Shirt Teaser
It's a shameless shirt plug! A cartoonized preview! A TWINKIE TOWN EXCLUSIVE! Soon, you can brag like this guy. Show your support for beautifully-shorn stubble. "In Pavstache We Trust" t-shirts are hitting the virtual shelves THIS WEEK! Stay tuned as we announce the grand opening of the Blorch!...
Twins, Nationals Swap Capps, Ramos
UPDATE 10:46 ET (Eli Greenspan): The Nationals have acquired catching prospect Wilson Ramos and pitcher Joe Testa in exchange for closer Matt Capps. Testa, who owns a 3.30 ERA, posted a 1.96 ERA last season between two levels. UPDATE: 10:15 PM (Brandon C): The Nationals and Twins have agreed to...
Weekend Quick Hits
The Yankees have interest in Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn and Royals closer Joakim Soria, according to FOXSports.com. The Yankees "identified" these two players as guys they would love to have at some point down the road, whether it is for this season or the next one. Both players would fit...
Should the Nationals move Matt Capps?
The Nationals were very fortunate to sign closer Matt Capps after he was cut by the Pirates last offseason. He owns a 2.96 ERA, a full fifty points lower than his career line. Capps also has 17 saves this season, only ten short of his career high save total. Capps has also shown incredible control,...
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