Things Twins Players Did This Week

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Back by popular demand, this local Twins fan (internet lurker) is bringing you another edition of what your favorite current, former and future Twins are doing in the off-season. You thought that the Twins were going to disappear from your lives until next year? Think again. Contrary to popular belief, your favorite players don’t retreat into a Jake cave until spring training.

Spoiler Alert: Your NLCS MVP is Eddie Rosario
Unsurprisingly, Eddie Rosario was named the NLCS MVP last Saturday, surrounded by his loved ones including his parents, wife, children, and closest inner circle at Truist Park. 

Lest we forget that Rosario was DFA’d by the Twins last offseason, signed by Cleveland, and subsequently traded to Atlanta for Pablo Sandoval, who had the third slowest sprint speed of all active players. 

As Jesse Sanchez of MLB said in his profile of Rosario’s humble upbringing to his MVP honor, Rosario was “born to hit” and “may be the best unknown player in baseball”. 

Give it up one more time for Ed-die, Ed-die, Ed-die! 

Nelson Cruz won the Roberto Clemente Award
Last night, Nelson Cruz won the coveted Roberto Clemente award for philanthropy, joining the ranks of Clayton Kershaw, Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, and many others. Cruz was awarded this honor for his tremendous philanthropic efforts in his hometown of Las Matas de Santa Cruz in the Dominican Republic throughout the pandemic. Here’s a list of some of Cruz’s philanthropic efforts that he aided in this past year:

• Provided financial support to over 1,200 families who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
• Helped feed over 700 struggling families
• Gifted a firetruck, ambulance, and 80 uniforms to the town after a childhood friend’s home was burned down in a fire
• Organized dentists and optometrists to provide check-ups, dental services, glasses, and dental services 
• Began construction of an education center 
• And more!

Not only is Cruz one of the most beloved players of all time, but he’s also an exemplary human being. Congratulations Nelson!

Josh Donaldson watched a LOT of baseball 
Josh Donaldson was all of us, live-tweeting during every playoff game. 

Max Kepler snuggled a Frenchie
*Googles how to become a bulldog* 

Randy Dobnak wasn’t a regular mom; he was a cool mom
The man induces ground balls and is the biggest hype man on the planet. Everyone needs a friend like Randy. 

Louie Varland caught a big fish

Devin Smeltzer caught an even bigger fish
Sorry Louie

Brent Rooker missed Jake Cave
....and we all now know where Cave stands on duck, duck, goose. 

 

Which other Twins would you like to see here in the future? Let us know down below in the comments! 

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[Richie the Rally Goat]

Great for Eddie!

I hate to be “that guy”…. But I’m going to be regardless…. Context required

the Twins didn’t DFA Rosario, they non-tendered him. Cleveland didn’t claim him on waivers, they signed him as a street free agent

[mikelink45]

Eddie has given me post season pleasure - imagine Eddie getting a walk!  Tonight he did and scored the first run for Atlanta in a 2 - 0 game.  Love the way he plays.  So much fun.  Cruz is admirable.  Love the outdoor adventures.  Keep it going. 

[PopRiveter]

A: I enjoy it every time you write. You find the fun in baseball.

B: Missing Rosario big-time right now but I just got to watch him come up with a big catch in game 4 of the World Series, sooooooooo hope Josh Donaldson’s fans have a good movie to watch and a nice, warm fire to relax near.