Thread: Former Twins - Spring Training Updates

Yesterday, Thrylos98 posted where fomer Twins players signed in the offseason. I thought it would be good and fun to have a forum thread dedicated to former Twins and Twins minor leaguers playing in big league camps. I figured we can post links to stories on former Twins, player daily stats, transactions, etc.

Box Score Updates from 3/3/12 (Saturday):

Jim Thome - Philadelphia - DH - 0-2
Tyler Ladendorf - Oakland - 2B - 1-1
Jason Kubel - Arizona - LF - 1-3
David Winfree - Arizona - 1B - 1-2
Henry Blanco - Arizona - C - 0-2
Michael Cuddyer - Colorado - RF - 0-1, BB
Dusty Hughes - Atlanta - 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Ron Mahay - Cincinnati - 1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Orioles released Dennys Reyes.

When is Thome going to see some first base action in Spring Training? Is that still part of the plan for them in Philly? At least until Ryan Howard returns?

The Delmonster went deep today.

Originally Posted by twinscowboysbulls

The Delmonster went deep today.

Everyone for the Tigers went deep today. I think Al Kaline might have gone yard.

Originally Posted by woolhouse

When is Thome going to see some first base action in Spring Training? Is that still part of the plan for them in Philly? At least until Ryan Howard returns?

The local (Philly) news say that Thome will play a couple days on the field a week max. And Ryan Howard had a setback and his return is delayed even more

Not good news for Jason Pridie, suspended 50 games for violation of drug program.
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...-drug-program/

Here are some cumulative performances of some former Twins to date:

Position Players:
Mike Cuddyer (Rockies): .375/.400/.625 3H, 13B, 4RBI, 8AB
JJ Hardy (Orioles): .286/.444/.286 2H, 2BB, 7AB
Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks): .111/.200/.111 1H, 1BB, 9AB
Nick Punto (Red Sox): .000/.200/.000 1BB, 4 AB
Matt Tolbert (Cubs): .500/.500/.500 3H, 1RBI, 1 SB, 6AB
Steven Tolleson (Orioles): .333/.429/.333 2H, 1BB, 6 AB
Delmon Young (Tigers): .444/.445/1.222 4H, 2HR, 12B, 5RBI, 1BB, 9AB
David Winfree (Diamondbacks): .286/.375/.714 1HR, 3RBI, 1BB, 4K, 7AB

Pitchers:
Craig Breslow (Diamondbacks): 2.1IP, 1H, 2K, 0ER, 0BB
Pat Neshek (Orioles): 2 IP, 1K, 2K, 0ER, 0BB
Kevin Slowey (Indians): 2IP, 4H, 0ER, 0K, 0BB

CAUTION: please remember the small sample size before you jump into conclusions

Ron Mahay is still pitching? Is he the last "scab" left still playing?

And where did Repko end up?

[QUOTE=spideyo And where did Repko end up?[/QUOTE]


With Boston

Originally Posted by Seth Stohs

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Orioles released Dennys Reyes.

Anyone think he's worth a flyer? I always liked the guy here... and perhaps back with Rick Anderson he can find his game. Sign him to a minor league deal... You can never have enough bullpen arms... and with most of Zumaya's contract off the books they could probably sign him with that money. (I know Perk's extension probably ate all of it)

Originally Posted by The Greatest Poster Alive

Anyone think he's worth a flyer? I always liked the guy here... and perhaps back with Rick Anderson he can find his game. Sign him to a minor league deal... You can never have enough bullpen arms... and with most of Zumaya's contract off the books they could probably sign him with that money. (I know Perk's extension probably ate all of it)

Perkins extension didn't do anything to his 2012 contract, stayed the same. But, no interest in Reyes.

I sure hope that Delmon has a great year in Detroit. Hope he won't knock too many over the wall at Target though.

Jason Kubel with two home runs for the Diamondbacks on Saturday against the Rangers. He was 4-25 (.160) coming into the game.