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Examining Oswaldo Arcia's recent struggles

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:06:00 -0400

Figuring hitters out, a baseball lifer told me recently, is like trying to untangle a giant knot.

At first you just try to attack it in the easiest manner possible. If that does not work, you pick another course. And then another and another. You keep

Twins MLB Draft Profile: Clint Frazier, OF

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:39:00 -0400

Who IS This Guy?

Clint Frazier is a high school center fielder from Georgia. He is widely considered to have the best bat speed in the entire draft, which enables

PJ Walters To Fill Minnesota Twins Rotation Spot

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:00 -0400

Jim Mandalaro of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle tweeted today that PJ Walters told Mandalaro that

Step Right Up...

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:09:00 -0400

It is now late May, and the Twins season is at a crossroads. The team has lost eight straight games as it embarks on a four-game series in Detroit against the Tigers. The season is in flux, and right now the roster, specifically the starting rotation, is in flux.

Before tonight's game, the Twins will add Samuel Deduno to their 40 man roster and then their 25 man roster. Most likely, Tim Wood will be put on the 60 day disabled list. Following another poor performance on Thursday, the Twins optioned RHP Vance Worley to AAA Rochester. That leaves an open spot on the 25-man roster and the need for a 5th starter on Monday. So, who will it be?

Two men were having very different feelings on Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta.

Chris Colabello continued his remarkable journey, making his MLB debut in Atlanta. His dream came true today. But the nightmarish

Vance Worley Demoted to AAA-Rochester

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:00 -0400

Immediately following today's 8-3 loss to the Braves, the Twins demoted Opening Day starting pitcher, Vance Worley, to AAA-Rochester. Worley had given up eight runs in 3.2 innings in today's game, raising his ERA to 7.21 on the year. The

Chris Colabello to be promoted to Twins

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:01:00 -0400

Though we do not know the follow up transactions (DL and 40 man implications), Twins Daily has learned from multiple sources that Chris Colabello has been promoted to the Minnesota Twins. He'll have a very early morning flight and hope to join the Twins for Wednesday's noon game in Atlanta.

It is possible that Colabello will take the 25-man roster spot of Trevor Plouffe, who was kneed in the back of the head on a slide at second base. He left the game and was clearly woozy. Likely Eduardo Escobar and Jamey Carroll will get time at third base. (We will update as we learn more.)

Who IS This Guy?

At six-foot-six and just 175 pounds, 18-year-old Trey Ball from New Castle High School in Indiana has an extremely projectable frame, one that experts agree will fill out nicely as he matures. Opinion, however, appears

Twins Take a Hard Turn With Deduno

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:16:00 -0400

Even before his three-hit shutout on Sunday, I felt that the time had come to promote Kyle Gibson to the major leagues. The Twins seemingly positioned themselves to

25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1997

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400

Travis Lee was being