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  1. Worm Hunting

    by , 02-27-2013 at 09:30 PM (by Matt Sisk)
    To be considered a prospect that will be drafted in the top-20 of any MLB Draft is quite a feat. Nearly everyone cannot accomplish that on natural talent alone. It takes an extreme amount of sweaty labor that most people would not, or could not, endure. I want to hope beyond all hope that Aaron Hicks turns out just like Dennis Rodman.

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    I’m sure your blood is boiling after reading that last sentence. So, ...

    Updated 03-18-2013 at 10:32 PM by mnfanforlife

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  2. Opening Day Starter

    by , 02-27-2013 at 07:22 PM
    Originally published at KnuckleballsBlog.com

    With the Twins likely done making moves this winter, and with Spring Training games just around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to put my predictive powers to the test and try and suss-out the Twins’ plan for the Opening Day starter. With the Twins opening the season at home this year, the Opening Day start has a little more significance than it has the past couple of years when the Twins started the season on the road. The
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  3. Eddie Leon, The Twins First Draft Pick

    by , 02-27-2013 at 07:18 PM
    This is the first post in a series highlighting the Twins number one draft picks, originally published at BaseballTwins.com

    Eddie Leon, All-American
    In 1965, the first year of the MLB draft, the Twins had the ninth selection and used it on a talented ...
  4. Minor League Spring Training Schedule

    by , 02-27-2013 at 06:28 PM
    Does anybody know when the minor league spring training schedule is released? I was hoping to come down to Ft. Myers and see some of the lower prospects play. I can't plan my days if I don't know thier schedules? Best week with most home games, etc.?
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  5. Twins career best K/9

    by , 02-27-2013 at 02:59 PM
    Posted at www.twinstrivia.com earlier.

    I watched Clubhouse Confidential on MLB TV yesterday and in one of the show segments host Brian Kenny talked about the climbing rate of the strikeout per 9 innings ratio (K/9) over the years. It was a very interesting piece and Kenny pointed out how last year the leader was Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel who had an amazing 16.66 strikeouts for every nine innings pitched, that is a truly crazy number and he accomplished that while throwing ...
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  6. Send Swarzak Squatching!

    by , 02-27-2013 at 09:27 AM
    It is time we all join together to accomplish a great thing, Twins Territory.

    We must send Anthony Swarzak on a Bigfoot hunting expedition.

    Swarzak has publicly discussed his interest in cryptozoology
    . I'm skeptical about the existence of an unidentified , two-legged mammal remaining undiscovered by science for so long, but I'm definitely a supporter of encouraging curiosity into the unknown.

    The Twins pitcher has taken enough ribbing for his curiosity about ...
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  7. Picking One Twins Player to Start a Franchise

    by , 02-27-2013 at 06:55 AM (North Dakota Twins Fan)
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    When a club is in the rebuilding process like the Minnesota Twins, it can be tough to know which players need to stay and which players need to go. Fans are connected to a lot of the players that have been here for multiple seasons and it can be tough for the team to part ways with some fan favorites.

    In the end, it is up to Terry Ryan to decided what is best for the future of the franchise. He had to make the tough decision to trade away Denard Span ...
  8. Morneau Earns Early form ahead of Team Canada Meet

    by , 02-27-2013 at 05:40 AM
    The Twins manager, Ron Gardenhire, offered a neat bit of understanding on Tuesday night as he changed Minnesota’s tactics this Spring Training to give Justin Morneau chance to practice his national role before joining up with Team Canada’s for the World Baseball Classic.


    Gardenhire confirmed designated hitter, Morneau, would instead start Tuesday’s game against the Blue Jays at first base – his preferred position with the Canada side.


    The reason: to give Morneau ...
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  9. A Dose of Reality For Pelfrey

    by , 02-26-2013 at 11:07 PM (Nick's Twins Blog)
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Size:  18.8 KBSpring is an exciting time for baseball. Players are happy to be back in camp doing what they love. Coaches are pumped to reacquaint with returning team members and welcome new ones. Fans are giddy at the sound of gloves popping under the sun.

    It’s easy for reporters on hand to get caught up in the flurry of good vibes. This year’s prime example is Mike Pelfrey, who wowed everyone present during his early workouts, less than 10 months removed from Tommy John ...
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  10. Joe Mauer Hates Pop-Ups

    by , 02-26-2013 at 08:52 PM (Kevin Slowey was Framed!)
    Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!

    Sometimes inspiration strikes in odd ways. Today, Rhett Bollinger, the Twins' MLB.com beat writer, sent out this tweet:

    Joe Mauer just popped out. Something he did only once last year in 641 plate appearances. #MNTwins
    — Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) February 26, 2013

    Wait, what? I saw that come through my feed and I was immediately interested. Was it true?

    @bridman77 Yep. It's actually only once in
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    Updated 02-27-2013 at 10:38 AM by Brad Swanson

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  11. The Ballad of Big Jim.

    by , 02-26-2013 at 07:53 AM
    Twitter started sizzling yesterday. There's a chance Thome rejoins the team and puts a few more taters over the right field flag pole.

    There's no way this helps the Twins long term, but I can't help but be excited. Jim Thome is so heroic Greek mythology borrows heavily from his career.

    Mauer's never going to be that kind of hero. He's the quiet, unappreciated type. Biographies of the cool, consistent catcher will mention how little respect he got in his home town. They'll ...
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  12. Gleeman and the Geek Episode 821: Jim Thome and Blondes vs. Brunettes

    by , 02-26-2013 at 07:39 AM (TwinsGeek.com)
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ID:	3349Aaron and John talk about the Twins possibly bringing back Jim Thome, mailbag questions submitted by listeners, Baseball America's top 100 prospects, Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars, snarking on Twitter, attendance and revenue, choosing sides on blondes vs. brunettes for charity, Kyle Gibson's velocity, fighting the entire world, and an unplanned cameo by a member of Aaron's family. Here are:


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  13. What will Willingham do for an encore?

    by , 02-26-2013 at 06:52 AM (North Dakota Twins Fan)
    One of the biggest surprises in the 2012 season was the performance of Josh Willingham. The veteran outfielder signed a free agent deal with the club before the season and he went on to have the best offensive campaign of his career. He led the Twins in a variety of offensive categories including home runs, RBI, and slugging percentage.

    After a season that stands out like Willingham's, there can be some questions about whether he will be able to replicate his fantastic numbers. The ...
  14. Thome or Not Thome: That apparently is the question

    by , 02-26-2013 at 12:21 AM (SethSpeaks.net)
    Ever since Minnesota Twins manager mentioned to the media a couple of days ago that he would like to add a potent bat to his bench, conversations among Twins fans have revolved around just one player; Jim Thome. And why not? Twins fans’ memories of the hulking, Paul Bunyan-esque slugger look glowing to 2010.

    Thome came to the Twins and, in 108 games, he hit .283/.412/.627 (1.039). It was his best OPS since 2002. He gave fans many very lasting memories. I was at the game against the ...
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