Red’s Phillips Available?
Ed Price (FanHouse.com) reports Cincinnati Red’s second baseman Brandon Phillips may be available for trade because of the Red’s financial worries. Before I blog about this, be aware the Minnesota Twins are not directly linked to Phillips in this article, we are merely making aware about a possible option the Twins could and may take. [...]
Twins Take Bonser, Neshek & Slowey Off Disabled List
John Shipley (Pioneer Press) reports the Minnesota Twins took pitcher’s Boof Bonser, Pat Neshek and Kevin Slowey off the 60-day disabled list and added them to the 40-man roster. All three pitchers are expected to participate in spring training next year barring any complications. The Twins now have 36 players on their 40-man roster, including [...]
Pavano’s Agent To Meet With Twins
Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Twins’ pitcher Carl Pavano’s agent is scheduled to meet with GM Bill Smith today, to give the Twins the first shot at signing him before he hits the free-agent market. Pavano’s agent, Tom O’Connell, is set to meet with Smith at the O’Hare Hilton, the site of this year’s [...]
Gardy Wants Cabrera At Second Base
Minnesota Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire reportedly wants to re-sign shortstop Orlando Cabrera and play him at second base. The discussion of this topic is spreading on Twitter. Among the people who are discussing this topic are Twins blogger’s Aaron Gleeman (aarongleeman) and Twins Geek (TwinsGeek), as well as KFAN radio host, Phil Mackey (PMac21). “I’m [...]
Morillo Added To 40-Man Roster
Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) reported some Twins’ news at the GM Meetings Monday. Here are the updates: – The Baltimore Orioles claimed pitcher Armando Gabino on waivers. – The team selected the contract of pitcher Juan Morillo, putting him back on their 40-man roster. (Looks like he won’t be headed to Japan, afterall) – First [...]
Winfield Returns To Practice
Mike Wobschall (Vikings.com Blog) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield returned to practice during the portion of practice not open to the media and moved around on his injured foot. The Star Tribune and Pioneer Press wrote blogs and made Twitter updates regarding Winfield’s absence from the practice field at the start of practice Monday. [...]
Twins Open To Adding Two Veteran Starters
Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Twins are willing to add one or two veteran pitchers to their starting rotation this offseason. Twins’ GM Bill Smith told the Star Tribune that he expects improvement from his young starters, but is willing to add veteran starters if they are good fits for the team. “We’ll [...]
Beltre To The Twins?
Tim Dierkes (MLB Trade Rumors) believes the Minnesota Twins will land free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre this offseason. Dierkes compiled a list of the top 50 free agents available along with the team he expects the free agent to sign with. The ninth best player available, Beltre, was listed right next to the Twins. “The [...]
Morillo & Keppel Drawing Interest From Japan?
NPB Tracker blog reports a Japanese baseball club may be interested in a couple players who have been on the Minnesota Twin’s major league roster this year. The blog states that former Seattle Mariners’ catcher Kenji Johjima may have helped scout and compile a list for the Hanshin Tigers, the team he recently signed on [...]
Twins Exercise Option For Cuddyer
The Minnesota Twins exercised the 2011 option for outfielder Michael Cuddyer. The Twins had until five days after the conclusion of the World Series to exercise Cuddyer’s option or pay him a $1 million buyout. Cuddyer is now under contract for the next two years and will earn $10.5 million for 2011.
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