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Checking on those pitchers and catchers
Today was my first opportunity to observe all those pitchers and catchers since they started official workouts yesterday and I will tell you, there are a lot of guys out there fighting for a few open slots. Lots of pitchers … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – February 20, 2001
William (Bill) Joseph Rigney, The Minnesota Twins fifth manager, passed away at the age of 83 in Walnut Creek, California on February 20, 2001. After Bill Martin was fired as the Twins manager after only one season (1969), Bill … Continue reading
What are these guys up to?
Another beautiful day in Fort Myers, Florida, it was 73 when I got up this morning and it was a sunny albeit muggy 81 degrees when I left the ballpark to go home to hit the swimming pool. No day … Continue reading
Looking for more Twins ST coverage?
If you are looking for more Minnesota Twins spring baseball news, check out the Fort Myers News-Press sports spring training section.
A third trip to the ballpark
I took my third trip out to Hammond Stadium today and was greeted by the continuing resurfacing work being done there. I sure don’t know why the Minnesota Twins or the city of Fort Myers would be resurfacing the roads … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – February 11, 1974
Forty-eight major league players invoke the new arbitration procedure established to settle contract differences. The first to go through the new process is Minnesota Twins pitcher Dick Woodson (seeking a contract for $30,000) and his team, the Twins (offering $23,000), who present … Continue reading
Another trip to Hammond Stadium
I took another trip out to the Twins spring training home this morning, It was a beautiful sunny day with temps in the high 70′s. When I arrived at the Twins minor league complex and prepared to park my car … Continue reading
Twins claim outfielder Darin Mastroianni
The Twins announced today that they have claimed outfielder Darin Mastroianni off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays who had to make roster space for recent free agent signee pitcher Francisco Cordero. The 26 year right-handed batter and thrower … Continue reading
MLB Fan Cave voting is under way
The MLB Fan Cave 2012 contest has been narrowed down to 50 finalists. From now until Feb. 22, you can vote for as many of your favorite videos as you want and spread the word by sharing on social media. How … Continue reading
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Trip to Hammond Stadium a washout today
I took my first trip of the year out to Hammond Stadium today to see what might be going on out there. The temperature was in the low 70′s, the sky was overcast, and the threat of rain hung in … Continue reading
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Tagged Hammond Field, Hudson Boyd, Jeff Manship, Kyle Waldrop, Liam Hendriks, Rick Anderson, Scott Diamond, Steven Liddle, Wayne Hattaway
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Who am I?
I was born in Cuba and signed by super scout Joe Cambria and the Washington Senators as a amateur free agent prior to the 1960 season but I never played for the Washington Senators big league ballclub. I finally made the … Continue reading
Tsuyoshi Nishioka – where are you?
Leading into the 2011 season the Twins big news was the signing of Japanese star shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka. The man was going to solidify the infield and lead the Twins to the promised land of getting past round one of the playoffs. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jamey Carroll, Nick Swisher, Ron Gardenhire, Tom Kelly, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Yankees
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This Day in Twins History – February 3, 1979
The Twins traded 7-time batting champion 2B Rod Carew to the California Angels for outfielder Ken Landreaux, catcher Dave Engle, and pitchers Paul Hartzell and Brad Havens. A trade was demanded by Carew after team owner Calvin Griffith made his … Continue reading
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Tagged Brad Havens, Brewers, California Angels, Calvin Griffith, Cleveland Indians, Dave Coleman, Dave Engle, Giants, Kelly Snider, Ken Landreaux, Larry Wolfe, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Brown, Matt Reeves, Montreal Expos, Orioles, Paul Hartzell, Red Sox, Rod Carew, Tigers, Tom Brunansky, Waseca, Yankees
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This Day in Twins History – February 2, 2008
Where does the time go, it hardly seems like this took place 4 years ago. In a blockbuster deal, Minnesota gets outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Kevin Mulvey, Philip Humber and Deolis Guerra but have to part with former Cy … Continue reading
Camilo Pascual elected to Twins Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Twins announced yesterday that former pitcher and five-time All-Star Camilo Pascual has been elected to the club’s Hall of Fame. Pascual will become the 24th member of the Twins Hall of Fame when he is inducted during a special … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Cora, Camilo Pascual, Carlos Pascual, Cleveland Indians, Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame, Don Mincher, Fanklin Gutierrez, Hal Woodeshick, Harmon Killebrew, Johnny Schaive, Jose Canseco, Kansas City A's, Latino Baseball Hall of Fame, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Tiant, Mets, Miguel Cairo, Oakland A's, Omar Daal, Pedro Ramos, Philadelphia A's, Red Sox, Reds, Roy Sievers, Ted Williams, Washington Senators, WCCO, Zoilo Versalles
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Big leaguers don’t hitch hike
Thomas Robert Lundstedt was born on April 10, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa . Tom grew up in Illinois and played the three major sports in high school and was a good enough basketball player to earn a scholarship to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cubs, Fergie Jenkins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Adams, Tacoma, Tom Lundstedt
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Home run combo’s
A couple of days ago it was reported that the Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement with free agent 1B Prince Fielder on a 9 year $214 million deal. This deal took place just a couple of days after the Tigers … Continue reading
Twins roster make-up over the years
Major league baseball roster rules have changed now and then over the years. Beginning in 1957, teams were required to reduce their active rosters to 28 players by opening day, with the final reduction to 25 players coming 30 days … Continue reading
Former Twins infielder Bud Bloomfield passes away
I found out recently that former Twins and Cardinals infielder Clyde Stalcup “Bud” Bloomfield, 75, passed away on December 21, 2011 at the Countryside Retirement Center in Huntsville, Arkansas after a short illness. Bloomfield was born on January 5, 1936 in … Continue reading
What is the Twins plan?
What exactly is the Twins plan going forward? In the past, the Twins have always stressed pitching and fielding. The Twins went into 2011 saying that they wanted to improve their defense and their speed. This past off-season the Twins … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Thompson, Brendan Wise, Brian Duensing, Casey Fien, Daryl Thompson, Hammond Field, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jason Bulger, Jason Marquis, Joe Mauer, Joel Zumaya, Josh Willingham, JR Towles, Justin Morneau, Matt Capps, Matt Maloney, PJ Walters, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Doumit, Samuel Deduno, Sean Burroughs, Steve Pearce, Terry Ryan, Wilkin Ramirez
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I miss the old days of baseball
I know I am getting older but I miss the old days of baseball especially when I hear things like todays announcement by ESPN that the Twins have avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Francisco Liriano by signing him to a $5.5 million deal … Continue reading
Twins take a chance on Joel Zumaya
According to several reports, the Twins have reached agreement, pending a physical of course, with former Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya on a deal that will give Zumaya anywhere between $800 and $1.7 million depending on him reaching certain incentives. Zumaya worked out for … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – January 16, 2001
In their first year of eligibility, Kirby Puckett and Dave Winfield are elected to the MLB Hall of Fame. The former Twins are the fourth pair of teammates selected by BBWAA in the same year. Kirby Puckett who spent his … Continue reading
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Tagged Angels, Blue Jays, Dave Winfield, HOF, Indians, Kirby Puckett, Metrodome, Padres
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This Day in Twins History – January 16, 1986
The Twins trade 2B Tim Teufel and outfielder Pat Crosby to the New York Mets for outfielder Billy Beane and pitchers Bill Latham and Joe Klink. They also trade catcher Dave Engle to the Tigers for infielder Chris Pittaro and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Sanchez, Bill Latham, Billy Beane, Chris Pittaro, Dave Engle, Joe Klink, Mets, Pat Crosby, Tigers, Tim Teufel
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This Day in Twins History – January 16, 1975
The Minnesota Twins release icon and future Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew who had played for the Washington Senators and Twins since 1954 after Harmon refused an offer by owner Calvin Griffith to be a Minnesota Twins coach and pinch … Continue reading
Did you know?
That each of the Minnesota Twins 63 wins in 2011 cost the team $1,789,476 based on a payroll of $112.74 million? That is a lot of dollars for each victory but two teams still did worse than Minnesota did although they had a lot more victories. … Continue reading
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Can Twins bounce back in 2012? What does history tell us?
Our Minnesota Twins are coming off an atrocious 2011 where the team finished 63-99, a full 32 games behind the AL Central Division winning Detroit Tigers and in the process posting the second worst record in all of baseball. But 2011 is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ben Revere, Carl Pavano, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Indians, Jamey Carroll, Jason Kubel, Jason Marquis, Joe Benson, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Capps, Michael Cuddyer, NIck Blackburn, Ron Gardenhire, Royals, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker, Tigers, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, White Sox
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One cool web site
I recently ran across a web site that I had never seen before and I know it is not new, but it is new to me and for someone like myself that enjoys baseball history, www.backtobaseball.com is just plain fun and enjoyable to … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – January 10, 1984
Harmon Killebrew, Luis Aparicio and Don Drysdale are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. Between these three Hall of Famers, they played for 54 seasons and 5,552 big league games.
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Tagged Don Drysdale, Harmon Killebrew, HOF, Luis Aparicio
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