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www.japanball.com has the infamous Tsuyoshi Nishioka batting .297 for the Hanshin Tigers. No news on his turning of double plays, however.

The first baseman of the future for the Twins is Joe Mauer. The Twins should try to get some value for Morneau near the trade deadline (if the Twins are not contending).

I want to see Deduno start the year as the Twins #5 - My only reason? So, I can respond "Day-Doo-Noe" to the stupid "Day-yoe" canned cheer at Target Field. Also, Deduno's stuff plus wildness may...

I hear that Appel may be represented by Scott Boras' Russian Alter-Ego along with his evil assistant Natasha Fatale. I don't think Boris will want Appel to fall far from his tree to anywhere near...

Of course putting a good team on the field is the most important (but probably a hopeless thing for this season). But for those of us who go to more than five games a year (I go to about 10-12), the...

If a kid isn't in the dance off, then the fans vote for the best looking gal. I can't believe that I'm getting into the nuances of the dance off. Let's just get rid of it.

Sorry, but it's time to start the groundswell of fans who want to rid Target Field of the uber-annoying Dance Off. If the team is going to be below-average (at best), then at least we can have a...

My three best ideas on how to improve the Twins game day experience:
#1: Get rid of the Mayo Clinic Dance Off - before I end out in a Mayo Clinic "rubber room!"
#2: Get rid of the canned "Day-Oh"...

Jackie Robinson understood how the locker room worked - It wasn't necessarily fair that he had to soft-pedal civil rights issues and lead by example, but it was REALITY - It's still the same in many...

I think the Twins need both quantity and quality of pitching. Terry Ryan has added more bodies - So we're better in the "quantity department". Now, when lack of production or injuries happen, there...

Strumdatjag picks: Courtney Love, Lindsay Lohan, Jeff Gordon, Bryant McKinnie, Charlie Sheen, Barry Gibb, Li'l Wayne, Kate Moss, Michael J. Fox, Elton John, Nick Carter, Leif Garrett, Mike "The...

I would think that Kyle Gibson is likely to start the season in the rotation, along with Worley and Dianmond. The Twins should sign one good free agent and let Liam Hendrix, Cole DeVries, and other...

Before we get too excited about May and Meyer: Remember that Jeff manship was once touted as having the "best curveball in the organization" and some upon hearing that started envisioning the second...

Actually, I'm not that pessimistic long-term. I agree with Terry Ryan building up the depleted pitching ranks. A few elbow and shoulder injuries might make these look like bad moves, but you have...

I know it's too early if the purpose was to debate the opening day line-up. But my nefarious purpose is to try to show that those who claim that the Twins will have a stellar line-up, haven't thought...

Not interested in Seattle's cr*#^py (and old) cast-off, just because he used to be good a few years ago. Big mistake to sign Chone.

Here's what it should be presuming the current roster (IThis is tough):
1. Mastro CF
2. Mauer C (I know, they'll always bat Joe #3, but he should be #2)
3. Doumit DH
4. Willingham LF
5. Morneau...

Why sign two $10 million pitchers? The Twins should sign one of the top available free agent pitchers like Grienke, Jackson, McCarthy, or Dempster and fill out the rotation with Diamond, Gibson,...

Terrry Ryan needs to save us from discussions like this by making a trade or signing a free agent or disciplining a player for a DWI (Oh that's Rick Spielman's job, sorry) . . .

The Twins need some potential elite pitching - and I think 2015 looks more likely for a guy currently in high-A Ball. They have a glut of talent in the outfield. This trade makes uber-sense. ...

In the pantheon of worst Twins (includes expectations and hype vs. results, disappointment and embarassing intangibles) - Nishi has securted the shortstop position:
1b: Scott Stahoviak
2b: Tommy...

What deal to send Nishi back to Japan? It's been proposed, but until that happens - he's still in the mix. Like it or not!

It's alot like Blyleven. It depends on who is on the ballot and how close Fred is to dropping off of it. Very good numbers, and a very good player who deserves to get in after a while. He never...

Don't trade for a SS. Someone must step up between Florimon, Dozier, Escobar and even Nishioka (very good last two weeks of season at Rochester - raising his average from .245 to .258). So, don't...

The best I can say is that he looks better at the plate, despite the lack of hits. He seems to be driving the ball better. He is doing a little more than slapping it. The fielding? That's another...