The Houston Astros are now “more open-minded” to trading their ace pitcher Brett Myers, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Astros are listening to offers for Myers and pitcher Wandy Rodriguez, though they are “not that motivated” to trade them. Morosi believes the Twins have a need [...]
The Minnesota Twins addressed their bullpen when they acquired closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals Thursday. According to Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Twins are still in pursuit of a relief pitcher. Morosi reports the Twins are still interested in Toronto Blue Jays’ pitcher Scott Downs, but a deal is “not likely” as it stands [...]
The Minnesota Twins announced they have placed infielder Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list and called up shortstop Trevor Plouffe. The Twins also sent pitcher Nick Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester to open up a spot on the 25-man roster for closer Matt Capps. The team hopes Blackburn can work out his problems down in [...]
The Minnesota Twins made an upgrade to their bullpen Thursday evening by trading catcher prospect Wilson Ramos and pitcher prospect Joe Testa to the Washington Nationals for pitcher Matt Capps and $500,000 in cash considerations. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says Capps is the team’s new closer. Gardenhire talked to pitcher Jon Rauch to let him [...]
The Minnesota Twins agreed to trade catcher prospect Wilson Ramos to the Washington Nationals for their closer Matt Capps, according to multiple sources. Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports and Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com are a couple among several reporters reporting the trade. Capps, 26, currently has a 2.74 ERA with 26 saves in 30 opportunities. [...]
The Minnesota Twins are rumored to be interested in many relievers as the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline nears. Now you can add Seattle Mariners pitcher Brandon League to the list. Sources say the Twins and Cincinnati Reds are among the teams that have asked the Mariners about League, according to Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com. Meanwhile, catcher Wilson [...]
Minnesota Vikings players are filing their way into Mankato as they prepare for training camp. Here are some player injury and camp updates: It appears linebacker E.J. Henderson will be cleared for at least partial participation when practice begins at 4 p.m. Friday, according to Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com. Henderson had a conversation with coach [...]
The Minnesota Twins and the Washington Nationals are having discussions over pitcher Matt Capps, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports and Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com. Twitter: @TBrownYahoo Twins and Nats in discussions over RHP Matt Capps. Twitter: @jonmorosi Heard something similar to what @TBrownYahoo just tweeted …#Twins and #Nationals talks on Matt Capps picking up. #MLB [...]
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ interest in forward/center Anthony Tolliver is very real. Tolliver is deciding between the Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors for next season, according to Lyndal Scranton of the Springfield News-Leader. “I haven’t made a decision yet,” the 6-9, two-year vet said, “but we’re getting there and I hope to have a decision soon. “Once [...]
The Minnesota Twins still appear to be content on trying to pursue starting pitching after the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. Sources say the Twins are unlikely to get pitcher Ted Lilly from the Chicago Cubs, according to Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com. Morosi believes the Twins seem more confident about adding a reliever than starter. Lilly, who had his [...]
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