Twins Actively Searching For Pitching Before Trade Deadline
According to multiple sources, the Minnesota Twins are considering trades to acquire a pitcher before the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. So far the Twins showed interest but lost out on starting pitcher Cliff Lee. Despite one of the better bullpens in the American League, the Twins appear to be targeting bullpen help. According to [...]
Twins Shuffle Around Pitching Staff; Also Activate Casilla
On Wednesday the Minnesota Twins optioned pitcher Alex Burnett to to Triple-A Rochester, moved pitcher Clay Condrey to the 60-day disabled list, and called-up pitcher Anthony Slama. Condrey is likely to have surgery and his future with the Twins is in doubt. Burnett has been struggling after a short-lived strong MLB debut in the majors. Meanwhile, Slama [...]
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 [...]
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’ [...]
Twins ‘Intensifying’ Pursuit For Hudson? Washburn In The Mix
The Minnesota Twins are intensifying their pursuit for free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, a major league source told FOXSports.com on Thursday morning. The report said GM Bill Smith declined to comment about any potential free-agent signings this week. This is not surprising because Smith never comments about any kind of free-agent signing or trade. With [...]
Duensing To Be In the 2010 Rotation? Pavano Too?
Kelly Thesier (MLB.com) said in her recent fan responses that Minnesota Twins’ pitcher Brian Duensing is likely to enter the 2010 season as a starter in the Twins’ rotation. Thesier also could see Duensing joining the bullpen, but only if the Twins go out and sign some free-agent pitchers this offseason. “If the Twins somehow [...]
Twins Sign Lefty Mahay
The Minnesota Twins have signed relief pitcher Ron Mahay, who was released by the Kansas City Royals this week. The 38-year-old lefthander was 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA in 41 games for the Royals. The Twins optioned pitcher Armando Gabino to AAA Rochester to make room for Mahay on the Twins’ roster. Gabino appeared in [...]
Twins Demote Henn And Recall Duensing
The Twins demoted pitcher Sean Henn to Triple-A Rochester and will recall left-hander Brian Duensing. Duensing is expected to be ready for the series opener verses the Detroit Tigers. Henn struggled after earning his promotion last month with an ERA of 7.15 in 14 appearances with the Twins. Duensing, 26, was 4-6 with an ERA [...]
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