https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/280/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/enough-already-lets-play-ball-r15743/Everyone seems to want to talk about the Twins’ payroll. Wait! That’s not true. Is it? I can’t be the only one bored by the topic. Tonight, the Twins will take on the Minnesota Gophers in an exhibition game. On Saturday, they start their official spring schedule. Wouldn't we much rather tal...15743Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/carlos-correa-plantar-fasciitis-spring-training-injury-updates/The 2021-22 and 2022-23 offseasons were a whirlwind for Carlos Correa. After signing what amounted to a one-year deal and having two contracts fall through before returning to Minnesota, 2023 didn’t go as planned, either. It’s now, in 2024, that the Twins are finally set to get what they paid fo...15728Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/austin-martin-2024-role-utility-position-power-vs-obp/There is renewed optimism surrounding top prospect Austin Martin this spring, after he performed well at Triple-A in 2023. It’s time for the Twins to let him focus on what makes him a solid prospect and avoid trying to turn him into something he isn’t. Minnesota Twins fans have focused on Au...15733Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mlb-expansion-cities-twins-draft-list/With Rob Manfred and Jeff Passan making MLB expansion news hot right now. it's fun to ponder: If there were an expansion draft tomorrow, whom would the Minnesota Twins protect from it? The last time baseball expanded was in 1998, with the addition of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay De...15715Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/spring-training-x-factors-chris-paddack-stuff-innings-limit/Few players on the 2024 Twins roster are coming into as pivotal of a season as Chris Paddack. After missing most of the last two years, can he help fill the void left by Sonny Gray in the starting rotation? Chris Paddack is ready to get back on his horse, pin his badge back on his chest and...15731Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:28:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-does-a-%E2%80%9Cright-sized%E2%80%9D-payroll-do-to-the-twins-future-r15740/If you thought this offseason was depressing, wait until next year.  FORT MYERS--Reality delivered a slap in the face to Twins Territory yesterday, and followed it up with an eye-gouge for good measure. First, fans hoping for some late-offseason roster additions were told in no uncertain ter...15740Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:52:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota-twins-2024-x-factors-could-brooks-lees-impact-come-right-away-r15732/Brooks Lee is knocking on the door of the majors. What does a version of the 2024 season in which he makes a difference for a contending Twins team look like? Where is his defensive home? What's needed to round out his offensive profile? Let's dig in. Brooks Lee has faithfully traversed the...15732Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/position-preview-2024-catcher-ryan-jeffers-christian-vazquez/Pairing one of the best offensive catchers in baseball with a highly experienced and steady veteran backup, the Twins boast a setup behind the plate that most teams envy.  Our annual spring roster preview kicks off with a breakdown of Minnesota's outlook behind the plate. I'm a believer...15727Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:25:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/pablo-lopez-ifa-international-bonuses-roster-rules-starters/The Minnesota Twins' ace is an extremely rare breed. Just how so may surprise you. Pablo López’s 2023 was outstanding. This site has spent most of the offseason interrogating his numbers to tell you just that. Indeed, his 3.33 FIP and relatively impressive bulk of consumed innings netted him...15737Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/behind-the-minnesota-twins-low-2024-payroll-is-a-big-2025-increase-r15730/While the Minnesota Twins' 2024 payroll remains disappointingly low, the team may be doing more than stashing and redirecting the money they'll receive via their one-year deal to return to Ball Sports North. They might also be planning around inflated costs in 2025.  Following what felt like...15730Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/laim-hendriks-red-sox-comeback-cancer-battle/Join the discussion on Liam Hendriks, his recovery from cancer, and how the terrible disease affects us all. Since middle school, my dream job has been baseball writer. I fantasized about having the privilege of sitting in the press box, traveling, and staying at nice hotels while getting pa...15736Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2024-minnesota-twins-positional-battles-the-5th-starter-r15707/The Minnesota Twins' starting rotation was among the best in baseball last year. They are looking to replicate that reality despite losing 40% of their firepower. Who steps up remains to be seen, but there are a handful of internal options. A year ago the Twins saw Rocco Baldelli use his sta...15707Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:22:02 +0000