Updated: Liriano Expected to Get the Final Rotation Spot
When speculation of pitcher Francisco Liriano becoming the closer began, manager Ron Gardenhire told the lefty that they are preparing him for the rotation. Kelsie Smith of the Pioneer Press reports Liriano “has the big advantage” to win the final spot in the starting rotation. “I would say Liriano has the big advantage going right [...]
Vikings Currently Not Interested in Westbrook
Fans in the Minnesota Vikings’ Internet community are wondering if the team is interested in free-agent running back Brian Westbrook, especially after the Tomlinson fiasco. According to Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune, coach Brad Childress reiterated that the Vikings currently don’t have interest in Westbrook. Despite contradicting reports of interest in the former Philadelphia [...]
Casilla Likely To Win Final Roster Spot
The Minnesota Twins’ positional roster looks to be set, with exception to a utility role being “battled-out” for by infielder’s Alexi Casilla and Matt Tolbert. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that Casilla and Tolbert were “neck-and-neck” for the final roster spot. Both players are batting an unimpressive under-.150 batting average so far in Spring Training [...]
Mahay Returns on a Minor League Deal
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday they have agreed to a minor-league deal with lefty-specialist Ron Mahay. The 38-year-old has an invitation to Spring Training, and could be the lefty option for the Twins’ bullpen if pitcher’s Francisco Liriano or Jose Mijares becomes the team’s closer. Pitcher Brian Duensing is another left-handed pitcher on the Twins’ [...]
Timberwolves Bring Back Cardinal
As expected, the Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed forward Brian Cardinal Tuesday, according to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. The news is confirmed by Jonah Ballow of Timberwolves.com. With the playoff picture a virtual impossibility, the Timberwolves are bringing back Cardinal for the season’s final three weeks. Ballow reports Cardinal is already dressed for Tuesday’s practice.
Updated: Vikings Receive Compensatory Pick
Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings received a 5th-round selection (167th overall) as a compensatory pick in next month’s draft. The compensatory picks are awarded to teams who lose more or better compensatory free agents than they acquired the previous season. The pick was for losing center Matt Birk last year [...]
Padres Want Revere & Hicks For Bell?
One of the Internet buzz candidates for replacing closer Joe Nathan who is having season-ending surgery is the possibility of trading for San Diego Padres’ closer Heath Bell. Patrick Reusse of AM 1500 mentioned a rumor that the Padres would ask for both hot prospects, outfielder’s Ben Revere and Aaron Hicks, in a trade for [...]
Timberwolves Waive Tucker; Return of Cardinal?
The Minnesota Timberwolves waived forward Alando Tucker Monday, according to Jonah Ballow of Timberwolves.com. Tucker only appeared in only 4 games for the Timberwolves and averaged 2 points per game. Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune expects the Timberwolves to soon re-sign forward Brian Cardinal. Cardinal was traded to New York Knicks to acquire center [...]
Will Darko Be Back Next Year?
The Minnesota Timberwolves took some risk by taking on center Darko Milicic’s salary for the remaining part of the year. But will we see Darko in a Wolves’ uniform after this season? Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports Milicic answered yes when asked if he would return to the Timberwolves next season if the [...]
Twins, Mauer Agree To Eight-Year Deal
The Minnesota Twins and catcher Joe Mauer agreed on a eight-year $184 million deal, according to multiple sources. Mauer’s agent, Ron Shapiro, was in Fort Myers Sunday to finish the deal with Twins’ officials. The deal includes a full no-trade clause. The team will hold a press conference on Monday to announce the deal.
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