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Today, 04:53 PMLost in all this is that if the Twins need a center fielder if perhaps, Wilkin Ramirez tries to run through Josh Willingham, they will need to make...72 replies | 1088 view(s)
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Today, 04:42 PMHey! Don't drag me into this. I just got here. Actually, I'm more arrogant than condescending, so I withdraw my original complaint.72 replies | 1088 view(s)
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Today, 01:20 PMBrad Swanson replied to a thread Article: Joe Benson claimed off waivers by Rangers in Minnesota Twins TalkIt's an odd choice, in my opinion, but I understand why it was made. Benson might get a shot in Texas. He's kind of got a Texas-style brash...72 replies | 831 view(s)
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Today, 11:53 AMOh, and I apologize that there is a reference to the Willennium on the front page of Twins Daily.4 replies | 770 view(s)
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Today, 11:27 AMI totally agree, but it's a dream scenario. None of this is fair 13 years later and with the benefit of hindsight. It's more fun than saying,...4 replies | 770 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:04 PMWelcome to the new millennium!!!!!! Do you remember the Willennium? In 1999, the Twins finally added B.J. Garbe to their system. Coming off that...4 replies | 770 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:41 PMBrad Swanson replied to a thread Game Thread: Twins @ Tigers, 5/24 - 6:08pm in Archived Game ThreadsHow is it even possible that Mauer has broken up 3 no hitters in the ninth? That's pretty wild.87 replies | 1236 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:00 AMBrad Swanson created a blog entry 25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 2000 in Kevin Slowey was Framed!Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed! If you are interested, I have recaps from 1998 and 1999 as well. Just click on the years and you...0 replies | 115 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:06 AMI would be very happy with Frazier, if that is who the Twins select. According to everything I have read, he can hit. Guys who have the hit tool...6 replies | 1084 view(s)
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05-23-2013, 08:03 PMI kept reading "Buteriffic" as Butteriffic and I was kicking myself because I just started a butter-related blog and didn't trademark the name. ...5 replies | 371 view(s)
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05-23-2013, 12:08 PMPerhaps I was getting too bogged down in the specific Machado example. I do feel that the argument that the Twins hold their prospects back is a bit...161 replies | 3210 view(s)
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05-23-2013, 09:49 AMHe's been in A ball for 40 some games. He has obvious parts of his game that still need work. It's possible that a part of the reason why he has...161 replies | 3210 view(s)
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05-23-2013, 09:41 AMMachado is better than Sano, simple as that. He was a better prospect and he is a better player. He is a more advanced hitter and fielder. Sano...161 replies | 3210 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 04:19 PMYep, lots of 25-year-olds with decent track records completely disappear after eight bad starts.16 replies | 707 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 02:33 PMI predict that Vance Worley will be sent to Rochester a few seconds ago.16 replies | 707 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 02:16 PMI don't, but this does seem like the best place to look for them.16 replies | 707 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 12:22 PMIs it just me, or does Colabello look kind of weird in this picture: His head is very round and his cheeks kind of dangle.58 replies | 4677 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 11:54 AMWell, I don't really care about wins because I am a stereotype, but you could make the opposite argument that his stats should be worse because of...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:34 AMI tell you what, if Deduno proves me wrong (and I really do hope he does, I am a fan of the Twins at heart), then I will run out and carry him off...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:20 AMThis is also true. I certainly prefer Deduno to De Vries or Hernandez. If Deduno can harness his stuff, I'll gladly admit that I was wrong.39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:11 AMThat is an absolutely fair point. You are right, he has a K/9 over 9 in 800 career minor league innings. To me, the second number says a lot more...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 09:39 AMCareer innings pitched: Worley - 322.2 Deduno - 84.2 Correia - 1123.2 Pelfrey - 936.2 I don't really have a problem with anyone being...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 09:35 AMAt AAA this season: Start 1 - 5.1 innings - 4 Ks, 4 BB, 5 hits, 0 ER, 100 pitches Start 2 - 5.2 innings - 5 Ks, 4 BB, 4 hits, 1 ER, 99 pitches...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 08:37 AMCareer K% for the following: Vance Worley - 18.5% Sam Deduno - 17% Kevin Correia - 15.1% Mike Pelfrey - 12.7% League Average in 2013 - 20.0% ...39 replies | 2065 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 07:34 AMI completely agree! Here is a link to the Twins 1997 draft from Baseball Reference: 1997 Minnesota Twins Picks in the MLB June Amateur Draft -...3 replies | 933 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 01:23 PMIf I am remembering accurately, I believe Kris Medlen's 2012 was the desired model for Gibson's 2013. Although, that did not happen (starting in...29 replies | 828 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 01:11 PMTravis Lee was being a real jag and didn't want to sign with the Twins after the 1996 draft. The Twins did not want to duplicate that jaggery in...3 replies | 933 view(s)
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Joe Benson: Not a Twin
by Brad Swanson on Today at 01:16 PM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
I had intended to run some errands this afternoon, but then I saw this tweet:
Joe Benson is a member of the Texas Rangers organization...
— Seth Stohs (@SethTweets) May 25, 2013
I was confused, but I knew this was an option. The Twins needed a 40-man spot for the immortal P.J. Walters, and Benson has been injured or terrible ever since his 2011 September call-up. Even in earning his 2011 promotion, he had
25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 2000
by Brad Swanson on Yesterday at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
If you are interested, I have recaps from 1998 and 1999 as well. Just click on the years and you will be transported to a wonderful new world filled with bad jokes, silly puns and petty insults aimed at baseball players far superior to me.
Here is my 2000 draft recap:
Welcome to the new millennium!!!!!! Do you remember the Willennium?
In 1999, the Twins finally added B.J. Garbe to their system.
25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1997
by Brad Swanson on 05-21-2013 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Hi, Twins Daily! In the last few days, I have posted a few more draft recaps at my blog. If you missed them, and want to read about them, you can find them here: 1994, 1995, 1996.
Here is 1997:
Travis Lee was being a real jag and didn't want to sign with the Twins after the 1996 draft. The Twins did not want to duplicate that jaggery in 1997. They had a strict "no-jag" policy in '97, opting instead
Monday Morning Madness
by Brad Swanson on 05-20-2013 at 08:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Weekend Recap
Welp. The Twins weren't really supposed to be good or even decent this season, so a 2-7 homestand isn't crazy. It's more disappointing, after what seemed like a such a positive start. Regardless, this franchise is clearly trending upward, even if this past week doesn't reflect that.
The thing that struck me the most from the weekend was another shaky Scott Diamond start. I did a detailed breakdown
25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1993
by Brad Swanson on 05-17-2013 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Welcome back! In my never-ending quest to recap old drafts (feature ends June 4), I present to you, if you missed them:
1991
1992
Here's 1993, in all it's glory:
The 1992 draft was a nightmare, but the 1993 draft was like the morning after a nightmare when you realize that none of what you experienced was real and that you are safe in your own bed, but then ohhhh there's blood on your
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