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Category Archives: Free Agency
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
Twins to sign pitcher Jason Marquis?
According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Twins are nearing a deal with 33-year-old right-handed starting pitcher Jason Marquis. Marquis had signed a two-year $15 million deal with the Washington Nationals after declaring free agency after … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Wainwright, Cardinals, Cubs, D-Backs, Eli Marrero, Jason Marquis, JD Drew, Ken Rosenthal, Nationals, Ray King, Rockies, Terry Ryan
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Jason Kubel moves on too
The Twins lost another free agent when outfielder/DH Jason Kubel, 29, signed on with the Arizona Diamondbacks for two years and $15 million with an option for 2014. The left-handed Kubel has been in the Twins organization since he was drafted … Continue reading
Michael Cuddyer agrees to become a Rockie
Well, it is pretty much official, Micheal Cuddyer has agreed to join the Colorado Rockies. I know that $31.5 million over three years for Cuddyer is more than the Twins could afford and if I was in the Twins shoes … Continue reading
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Tagged Josh Willingham, Michael Cuddyer
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Twins sign Towles and Pearce to minor league deals
I don’t usually spend a lot of time blogging about Twins minor league free agent signings because most of the time these players are often signed as a favor to someone, or to fill some empty roster slots at a AAA … Continue reading
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Tagged Astros, Drew Butera, JR Towles, Justin Morneau, Pirates, Steve Pearce
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Twins sign Sean Burroughs and Rene Rivera
The Twins announced that they have signed free agents 3B Sean Burroughs and catcher Rene Rivera to minor league deals and gave both spring training invites. Rene Rivera is someone we are all familiar with as he was with the Twins … Continue reading
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Tagged D-Backs, Danny Valencia, Jeff Burroughs, Joe Mauer, Padres, Rene Rivera, Ryan Doumit, Sean Burrounghs, Yogi Berra
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Twins reportedly ready to sign Josh Willingham
ESPN has reported that the Twins are about to sign 32-year-old free agent outfielder Josh Willingham. Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune is reporting the deal is for 3 years and $21 million. Willingham pocketed $6 million this past season in Oakland. The … Continue reading
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Tagged A's, Jason Kubel, Josh Willingham, Marlins, Michael Cuddyer, Nationals, Rockies
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If I was Michael Cuddyer
I can’t help but wonder what is going on with Michael Cuddyer. The winter meetings have wrapped up and the Twins still sit back and wait for a decision from Michael Cuddyer. Terry Ryan and Ron Gardenhire have made it … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Pujols, Michael Cuddyer, Phillies, Rockies, Ron Gardenhire, Terry Ryan
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Albert Pujols becomes an Angel, but not in my eyes
It is all but official the way I see it, 1B Albert Pujols, soon be 32, has left the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals to sign a 10 year deal worth in excess of $250 million with the Los Angeles Angels … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Pujols, Angels, Cardinals, Derek Jeter, Kirby Puckett, MIckey Mantle, Steve Carlton, Wade Boggs
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Welcome back Mr. Capps
Although the Twins have not officially announced the deal, the team apparently has agreed to sign free agent Matt Capps (pending a physical) to a one year $4.75 $4.5 million deal with an option for 2013 for $6 million with a … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Matt Capps, Nationals, Pirates, Terry Ryan, Wilson Ramos
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Money can’t buy us happiness
The Twins opening day payroll in 2011 was about $113 million and the Twins finished last in the AL Central with a 63-99 record. Now the Twins are saying the payroll in 2012 will be around the $100 million mark … Continue reading
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Tagged Indians, Jason Kubel, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Royals, Terry Ryan, Tigers, White Sox
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Joe Nathan signs with Texas Rangers
Former Twins closer Joe Nathan has signed a two-year deal $14.5 million with a team option for a third year ($500K buyout) with the Texas Rangers. The 37-year-old Houston born Nathan gets what he seemed to want the most, to pitch for a … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Pierzynski, Boof Bonser, Francisco Liriano, Giants, Joe Nathan, Rangers
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GM Ryan busy, Twins sign Ryan Doumit
Holy Cow, GM Terry Ryan has been busy, on the job less than two weeks and he has signed Jamey Carroll and now today the Twins announced they have signed C/1B/OF Ryan Doumit to a $3 million one year deal pending a … Continue reading
Dumatrait a Minnesota Twin once again…..sigh!
When the Twins let Phil Dumatrait walk last month I was a happy camper. Now I find out that the Twins have inked Phil Dumatrait to a minor league deal. I gotta tell you, I am not a Phil Dumatrait … Continue reading
Twins give two year deal to Jamey Carroll
According to numerous reports, the Twins are about to sign 37 year old free agent infielder Jamey Carroll to a two year $7 million deal pending a physical. The Twins front office states that have no comment. La Velle E. Neal III of … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Bill Smith, Dodgers, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jeff Gray, Matt Maloney, Terry Ryan
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Nathan‘s option declined
October 25, 2011 – The Twins announced this afternoon that they have declined closer Joe Nathan’s $12.5 million club option for 2012 and instead will instead exercise a $2 million buyout which makes Nathan a free agent. GM Smith has … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Revere, Bill Smith, Denard Span, Drew Storen, Ian Desmond, Joe Nathan, Kevin Slowey, Nationals, Rick Aguilera
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