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 [...]
Twins Agree To Terms With Hudson
The Minnesota Twins announced they have signed free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, according to the team press release. The terms of the deal were not immediately announced, but multiple Internet reports say it’s a one-year deal worth $5 million. The deal is believed to include award bonuses that would increase the value of the deal. [...]
‘Realistic’ Free Agent Options For Third Base
Aaron Gleeman (AG.com) posted a blog listing five free-agents he believes are “realistic” options for the Minnesota Twins’ starting third base position. Gleeman took into account the overall market and despite the Twins’ history of bargain-shopping for “washed-up” veterans, he considers these five free-agents as players the Twins should pursue. Here are the players he [...]
Twins Cut Buscher From 40-Man Roster
Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Twins cut third baseman Brian Buscher from their 40-man roster, outrighting him to Class AAA Rochester. There is a chance Buscher could opt to remain in the organization, but it doesn’t seem likely. Buscher can become a minor-league free agent 16 days after the World Series. Buscher, 28, [...]
Buscher To Replace Tolbert For The Rest Of The Way
The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Matt Tolbert on the DL with a strained left oblique muscle, and will be replaced by third baseman Brian Buscher on the playoff roster. Infielder Brendan Harris is expected to start at third base for the rest of the playoffs. Buscher may enter the game as a potential pinch-hitter, providing [...]
Tolbert Arrives From Rochester
The Minnesota Twins will have infielder Matt Tolbert available off the bench today, as he is the latest addition of the September call ups. Tolbert will bring speed and versatility off the bench, as he can play all infield positions. The addition of Tolbert will allow the Twins to pinch hit for their infield starters, [...]
Twins Call Up Buscher
The Minnesota Twins called up third baseman Brian Buscher, as active rosters expanded today. The team originally did not plan on calling anyone up right away, but some last-minute discussions between manager Ron Gardenhire and general manager Bill Smith resulted in Buscher’s call up. Buscher can play both at third base and at first base, [...]
Casilla Recalled Back For Tolbert
The Minnesota Twins recalled second baseman Alexi Casilla and sent back infielder Matt Tolbert to AAA Rochester. The move was officially announced following the series finale with the Chicago White Sox (13 to 7 win). Casilla has been hitting very well, batting .340 at Rochester. Although Casilla is getting back on track offensively, coaches made [...]
Twins After Sanchez And Capps
Jon Paul Morosi (Fox Sports) is reporting the Minnesota Twins are in discussions with the Pittsburgh Pirates about acquiring second baseman Freddy Sanchez and relievers Matt Capps and John Grabow. The Twins may not be able to land all three players, but would like Sanchez and at least one of the two relievers. The Twins [...]
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