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Minnesota Twins Whine Line

Historical Play Through of the Minnesota Twins on OOTP 24 - The 1980's

Introduction of the series here Part 2: 1961-1962 Offseason MLB expansion here Part 3: 1964 World Series Champs! here Part 4: 1967 World Champs! here Part 5: Modern Day Free About to Begin! here Part 6: 1975-1980! here 1981 Season: 1981 Draft:   1. SEA - RF Kal Daniels 2. SEA - 3B Kevin Mitchell 3. BAL - 3B Mike Greenwell 4. SD - RF Jose Canseco 5. HOU - LF Lenny Dykstra   Kirby Puckett goes to the Toronto Blue Jays 8th over
Al from SoDak

1973 Topps and the Minnesota Twins

Hey Twins fans! This is the fifth post in my series about Minnesota Twins baseball cards. This post is in a little different order than prior posts. Because I tend to dive most deeply into the most obscure player of the set (we all know about Tony, the Killer, and Carew not to mention Puckett, Hrbek, Mauer, and Morneau), this post will start with a write up of the player I deem to be most obscure in this set. Also “best” and “favorite” might be the same card, hence no different write up. If my f
Al from SoDak

Al from SoDak in Baseball Cards

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Radke's Rundown

FanGraphs 2024 Twins Projections

Let's take a look at where CBS Sports has the Twins Projected for stats wise.  Jeffers- 91 G, 74-319, 42 R, 14 2B, 1 3B, 15 HR, 46 RBI, 34 BB, 101 K, 2 SB, .233/.317/.424 Santana- 107 G, 92-400, 53 R, 19 2B, 0 3B, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 56 BB, 84 K, 3 SB, .230/.326/.395 Julien- 120 G, 104-431, 68 R, 22 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 54 RBI, 76 BB, 155 K, 7 SB, .240/.358/.397 Correa- 138 G, 137-524, 76 R, 29 2B, 1 3B, 21 HR, 72 RBI, 61 BB, 125 K, 1 SB, .262/.341/.443 Lewis- 138 G, 144-537, 83
Radke's Rundown

CBS Sports 2024 Twins Projections

Let's take a look at where CBS Sports has the Twins Projected for stats wise.  Jeffers- 97 G, 99-366, 52 R, 21 2B, 3 3B, 14 HR, 53 RBI, 39 BB, 104 K, 4 SB, .271/.355/.459 Santana- 81 G, 82-315, 50 R, 19 2B, 1 2B, 19 HR, 56 RBI, 40 BB, 67 K, 3 SB, .260/.344/.508 Julien- 130 G, 127-462, 81 R, 25 2B, 2 3B, 20 HR, 57 RBI, 73 BB, 136 K, 6 SB, .275/.376/.468 Correa- 146 G, 148-539, 73 R, 31 2B, 3 3B, 22 HR, 77 TBI, 61 BB, 120 K, 1 SB, .275/.352/.466 Lewis- 130 G, 141-478, 84 R
Twins Nation Podcast

Review of T he Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)

I recommend this book for any baseball history lover. I listened to the audio version and I’d say that’s the best way to go because you get to hear the actual voices of these players from eras gone by. The stories are fantastic. Buy the book using this link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0061994715/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7fjk1HXRssxp4xminq-cCeHyuyzhT53tyot69f6-cdGSydFSdD0Gik_Q8ApPIiQxbc-wL3cc_9J7vnUltVCUfUHtKSvccVYMKPeH1pWwJwzQ4_bpnWP96H4Yr_r5hhMqi3BFF0
BigJoeGun

BigJoeGun in Books

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Al from SoDak

1968 Topps and the Minnesota Twins

Hey Twins fans! This is the fourth post in my series about Minnesota Twins baseball cards. Please read my first post here for deeper detail on my series. 1968 Topps Game This insert set from the 1960s is unique. It’s a very limited set and like the 1964 Topps Giants seems to contain only the best of the best. The cards measure 2.25” x 3.25” so slightly smaller than today’s standard sized card. The cards resemble a deck of playing cards. The complete set has 33 cards, three of which are
Al from SoDak

Al from SoDak in Baseball Cards

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Fantasy GM

Another Twins/Dodgers Trade??

The Twins and Dodgers have done a few trades over the past few years, including most recently the trade for Margot.  Of course the one that comes to mind that really benefitted both clubs was the Kenta Maeda trade that brought Graterol to the Dodgers. Could/should the Twins Dodgers look to make another potential win/win trade? Take away both teams potential needs for starting pitching.  Dodgers due to injuries, and Twins due to an unproven rotation, and there seems to be a perfect matc
Doc Munson

Doc Munson in Twins

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Al from SoDak

1968 Topps and the Minnesota Twins

Hi folks. This is my third post in my series about Minnesota Twins baseball cards. Please read my first post here for deeper detail on my series. 1968 TOPPS The 1968 Topps set is one of my personal favorites which is interesting because I find the look rather ugly, but I really like some of the Twins cards. The set’s cards are standard size, with kind of a burlap looking border. The player’s name is at the bottom with a colored circle showing his team and position. The set has a couple of
Al from SoDak

Al from SoDak in Baseball Cards

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Twins Nation Podcast

Starting a new thing. Book reviews!

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven’t posted in a very long time. Everyone on here does such a good job covering the team I’ve been struggling with figuring out what could I possibly add that would be unique to the site. I haven’t found anyone on here who reviews books so that’s something I’m going to start doing. If there is someone on here who already does this I’m sorry for stealing your idea.  The first book I’m going to review is “Harmon Killebrew: Ultimate Slugger” by Steve Aschburner. He
BigJoeGun

BigJoeGun in Books

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LA Vikes Fan

Has Varland Won the 5th Starter Job? What Are the Options For DeSclafani?

Louis Varland just went four innings, one hit, in his last spring training start. He has gone 11 innings in 4 appearances, 3 starts, and is given up a total of six hits and no runs. He's got 11 strikeouts, one walk, a spring training WHIP of 0.64, and an ERA of 0.00. I know spring training statistics are not necessarily predictive but you do have to ask yourself what a guy has to do to make the team. His primary competition, Anthony DeSclafani, has yet to pitch an inning in spring training. He i
Battle Your Tail Off

Cheer on Your Twinkies This Season With FOCO’s Brand New Shortalls!

FOCO is a partner with Twins Daily and support of their products helps support this site; 100% of the funds/materials received from these promotions go directly to our users in the form of prizes and gifts. For Twins fans looking to take their Twins game day outfits with a blend of style, comfort, and team spirit, the latest offering from FOCO hits a moon shot out of the park. The Minnesota Twins Plaid Bib Overalls are not just a piece of clothing; they're a statement of unwavering support
Brock Beauchamp

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Minnesota Twins Whine Line

Historical Play Through of the Minnesota Twins on OOTP 24 - 1975-1980

Introduction of the series here Part 2: 1961-1962 Offseason MLB expansion here Part 3: 1964 World Series Champs! here Part 4: 1967 World Champs! here Part 5: Modern Day Free About to Begin! here I've been GRINDING THE TAPE as they say and this will be my last long form season recaps. I am currently through the 1990 season and my next blog series will highlight just the champs and milestone highlights... With that said, let's talk about modern day free agency!  1975-
Al from SoDak

1964 Topps Giants and the Minnesota Twins

Hi folks. I am a collector of Twins baseball cards. About 10-15 years ago, I made it a goal to get at least one card from every Twins player who had a card. That goal seems to have morphed into getting each Twins card for every Topps set (and a few other brands here and there). I currently have more than 2,400 cards from about 750 unique players. This is my second post in my series about Minnesota Twins baseball cards. Please read my first post here for deeper detail on my series. 1964
Al from SoDak

Al from SoDak in Baseball Cards

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Doctor Gast's Blog

An "The Athletic" Article

I read an article from "The Athletic" that sparked a concern of mine about the health of today's pitchers. Below is the article you can read if you have a "The Athletic" subscription. https://theathletic.com/5325032/2024/03/08/elbow-injuries-mlb-pitchers/ My concern is besides the extra stress that today's pitchers put on their arms with extra velo & spin, they are expected to pitch the same number of innings that those pitchers of yesteryear pitched. The article stressed reducing
Al from SoDak

1963 Topps and the Minnesota Twins

Hi folks. I am Al from SoDak. I have been reading Twins Daily since its inception and always thought of contributing. Well, here I go. I am a collector of Twins baseball cards. About 10-15 years ago, I made it a goal to get at least one card from every Twins player who had a card. That goal seems to have morphed into getting each Twins card for every Topps set (and a few other brands here and there). I currently have more than 2,400 cards from about 750 unique players. I have a plan for a s
Updated Farm System rankings

Holy Cow!

This flashed by on my home page and thought some may want to read. I was caught by surprise and good for him. i'm rooting for him. Angels All-Star Free Agent Signing Showed Up to Camp Nearly 60 Pounds Lighter (msn.com)
weitz41

weitz41 in Former Twins

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Doctor Gast's Blog

So What Now?

When Pohlad dropped a bomb saying paraphrased "We aren't going after any $30MM/ yr. FA" & " We'll live where we're at". Many fans went berserk, I'm not taking sides if the Pohlads can afford to pay the money or not because I have no idea. But I do know we live in a much lower market than NY, LA & CHI. & can't compete with those teams in spending. But is spending big in FA the answer to being successful? NYY & NYM went big in FA last offseason, how did they do? Is FA the solution
Doctor Gast

Doctor Gast in Transition

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Paul Danesi

Is The Twins Salary Budget Reasonable?

Let’s Talk Salaries The Padres traded their “once in a lifetime” superstar to the Yankees for payroll relief. This in spite of drawing over 3.2M fans in 2023 (2nd in NL). The Padres 2023 payroll was $259M (per sportrac.com) and they didn’t make the playoffs. In looking forward, the Padres are currently paying Manny Machado $17M per year until 2025 and then it becomes $25M in 2026 and then $39M for the next 7 years. Fernando Tatis will make $11.7M in 2024, $20.7M in 2025 and 2026, $25.7M in
Paul D

Paul D in History 101

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MVPrielipp's Blog

Let’s Re-Do the Twins’ Offseason

A lot has been said about the Twins’ offseason, especially regarding comments made by members of ownership and those in baseball operations about the payroll decreasing.  Some frustration, on one hand, is warranted considering the optics that inevitably surround explicitly telling fans that payroll will decrease immediately after the most successful season in the past 20 years. However, with how the roster is constructed, spending a lot of money in free agency never seemed likely. The Twins
AidanAver

AidanAver in Off-Season

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Back Office Twins Baseball Blog

What Ever Happened to 50% of Revenue for Payroll?

Joe Pohald recently stated that he and his family are “just trying to right-size our business.” when he was asked about the $120M payroll for 2024, which is ranked 20 out of the 30 teams.  When I think of the term “right-sizing”, I think of the promise that was made when we approved and funded the stadium for the Twins.  The promise that the Pohlad family made in an 08/13/2008 Star Tribune article called “TWIN CITIES SPORTS OWNERS: the pohlads, minnesota twins BAND OF BROTHERS EXTENDS A LEGACY”
jharaldson

jharaldson in Business of Baseball

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Doctor Gast's Blog

WAR! HAH! What is it good for?

WAR, what is it? I know it's wins above replacement but what does that mean? How do they come up with that? And what formula do they use? WAR is a stat that drives Fantasy Baseball &  analytical baseball; helps us evaluate individuals, teams & even determine HOF inductees. I've heard that most HOF voters often use total WAR to determine who to vote for unless they have some bias. But is WAR really the end-all means to evaluate a player's worth? Let's look at catching. Catchers often
Doctor Gast

Doctor Gast in WAR

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Paul Danesi

Budgeting in Baseball

I read today that a lot of fans are annoyed at the Twins ownership because they are unwilling to take on additional salaries in order to increase their chances of winning a World Series. As a retired CFO of a $14M business with 150 employees, I can vouch for the sanctity of an annual budget. Preparing a budget takes great knowledge of your business. You need individuals who can anticipate what the businesses expenses for the next year will be. That includes taking into consideration wh
Paul D

Paul D in History 101

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MVPrielipp's Blog

Where In The World is Connor Prielipp?

The second pick for the Minnesota Twins in the 2022 draft was the left-handed flame thrower out of Alabama named Connor Prielipp. The Twin's Front Office was excited to be able to draft Prielipp 48th overall, and it showed with the Twins going over slot value and handing Prielipp a $1.825 million signing bonus. Since then, it appears that Connor Prielipp and his devastating fastball-slider mix have fallen off the face of the Earth, and so we must ask… Where in the world is Connor Prielipp? To an
AidanAver

AidanAver in Prospects

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