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If you aren’t a regular around here, welcome. Either way, jump in to the comments—this semi-recurring series of posts serves a both a link dump and an open thread.
Previously, on Twinkie Town
- Grades for Ehire Adrianza and Randy Dobnak as that series of posts continues
- During which presidential terms have the Twins played the best baseball? The worst?
Elsewhere, in Twins Territory
- The Twins will, in fact, have a new Triple-A affiliate next year. Might it be the St Paul Saints?
- Kenta Maeda had a great season, and was in the running for the Cy Young award. He officially finished second, as Shane Bieber won unanimously.
Around the world of baseball
- A fanatastic special feature from our friends at Lonestar Ball breaks down the state of the minors in more depth and detail than I’ve seen anywhere.
- A sports talk radio host doing something good for one of his crew members
ESPN laid off Chris Cote, a producer on the Dan Le Batard show, last week. Dan announced on the show today that Chris will stick around and that Dan is paying his salary + a raise.
— Kevin Draper (@kevinmdraper) November 11, 2020
- Oriole first baseman Trey Mancini got some great medical news recently
Speaking on a Zoom just now, Trey Mancini said his most recent bloodwork showed no tumor DNA. He's working out five days per week, and hitting lightly. He plans to be ready for Spring Training, and continue his advocacy work through the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. #Orioles
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) November 11, 2020
- As always, there is a World Series DVD, and even if you aren’t a Dodgers fan, the narration might make it worthwhile
MLB announces that Vin Scully is narrating the official World Series documentary. Since it is a #Dodgers title, that sounds perfect in every way.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) November 11, 2020
- For the first time in three-and-a-half decades, the Rookie of the Year awards were swept by Black ballplayers.
- South Side Sox thinks Tony La Russa was the wrong choice for manager, and is calling for a B-O-Y-C-O-T-T
- Oh, and Kevin Cash won the AL Manager of the Year over former Chicago skipper Rick Renteria.
Discuss
- If the Twins win the World Series in 2021, who would you want to narrate the DVD, and why?