Seth B. Toupal
Delmon Young’s Trade May be the First of a Major Roster Shake Up for the Twins
At 52-67 and 11.5 games out of first place, the Twins might finally be starting to look to the future. Monday’s trade of Delmon Young to the Tigers may be the first domino to fall, as there are several holes the team must address in the offseason.
Liriano’s Fall a Curious One
Francisco Liriano, one of the upcoming young pitchers in the game back in 2006, has become one of the biggest disappointments of a Twins season filled with many. The question is will anyone offer anything for him as a free agent?
Twins Stand Pat While Division Rivals Reload
Before the passing of the July 31st trading deadline for Major League Baseball, many contending teams took the opportunity to add pieces to their roster to gear up for the playoff stretch. It was also an opportunity for many underachieving teams to dump salary and look to the future. The Minnesota Twins took neither approach this year.
Bert Blyeleven Finally Gets His ‘Hall Call’ [PHOTOS]
After 14 years of eligibility, and finally being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this past winter, it was finally time for Bert Blyleven to get circled in a big way.
Silver Lining Found in Twins’ Losses: Casilla’s Hustle Play
Yeah, the Twins were swept by the Indians. But Alexi Casilla's hustle is a silver lining to those two dark losses Monday.
Twins Closer Matt Capps’ Woes Continue
If the Twins are going to turn their season around and get back to the top of the division standings, they need to know they can count on the last pitcher out of the bullpen. And with Matt Capps continuing to flounder, he simply can’t be counted on to get the job done.
Cuddyer Exemplifies ‘Twins Way’
Due to their injury filled and inconsistent first half, the Minnesota Twins only sent one player to the All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona. How fitting, though, for that player to be Michael Cuddyer.
Health is Crucial for Twins in the Season’s Second Half
The Twins have been doing well of-late, but if they want to continue that, they need to get and stay healthy. If they do, it could be one heck of a second half of the season.
Mauer’s Flexibility Opens Many Doors
Thursday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox might seem ordinary from the box score.
But it wasn't.
It was the night Joe Mauer made his first base debut, in hopes that on days he isn’t able to catch, he can still be in the lineup.