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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
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
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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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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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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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
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
How well did Twins rookies perform in 2011
The Twins finished the 2011 season with a 63-99 mark and lots of folks including the Twins management blamed the clubs poor finish or at least a big part of it on injuries and that is difficult to argue as the … Continue reading
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Tagged Astros, Braves, Brewers, Cubs, Giants, Mariners, Mets, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, Rick Anderson, Rockies, Ron Gardenhire, Royals
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Twins Tickets – Value, Select and Premium
Like many other baseball teams, the Twins have categorized their tickets the last few years into value home games, select home games, and premium home games or categories similar to this. The value games are the lowest price and then … Continue reading
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Some old newspaper clips about the Twins
The Minnesota Twins have had their ups and downs over the years and I ran across a variety of press clippings that pertained to the home-town nine and I thought that I would share them with you. Some are sad, some … Continue reading
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50 best players not in the Hall of Fame
Baseball: Past and Present is a wonderful blog site that writes about the national pastime and its history has published his second annual look at “the 50 best players that are not yet in the baseball Hall of Fame”. Due … Continue reading
Twins Hall of Fame voting now open
Fan voting for the Twins Hall of Fame class of 2012 is now open and will remain open through midnight on January 4, 2012. The 2012 ballot has 18 former players. After the voting deadline has passed, votes will be … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Worthington, Camilo Pascual, Cesar Tovar, Chuck Knoblauch, Twins Hall of Fame
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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
Former Twins pitcher Charlie Lea dead at 54
Former Montreal Expos and Minnesota Twins pitcher Charlie Lea who was born to military parents in Orleans, France on December 25, 1956 was found dead yesterday of an apparent heart attack at his home at the age of 54. Lea … Continue reading
GM Bill Smith out and Terry Ryan back at the helm
The Twins announced today that GM Bill Smith has been fired effective immediately and that former GM Terry Ryan has taken back the GM role on an interim basis that he had previously served in from 1994 to 2007 . Smith … Continue reading
Welcome to the new site!
Welcome everyone to the new Twinstrivia.com web site. I have worked hard for the last five months to get this site launched. I have all kinds of ideas on things I would like to add in the future but everything … Continue reading
AL Division Series appearances
September 3, 2011 - Since the Division Series format started in 1995, only two AL teams have not participated, the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays. The number of appearances for the rest of the AL teams are listed … Continue reading
How Twins compare to rest of baseball
Stat Ranking Runs 516 26th Average .247 21st On base % .306 28th Slugging % .360 27th ERA 4.53 28th Quality starts 68 21st WHIP 1.42 27th Batting average allowed .277 29th And that ladies and gentlemen explains why … Continue reading
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Arizona Fall League 2011
August 31, 2011 - The league begins its 20th season on Tuesday, October 4. The six-team league plays six days per week (Monday-Saturday) in six Cactus League stadiums in the Phoenix area. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick has been added … Continue reading
