https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/285/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/bobby-witt-contract-extension-twins-payroll/For many fans, the Twins’ payroll has been a focal point throughout the winter because of uncertainty surrounding the team’s television contract. Now, the team found out another, much smaller-market AL Central foe is spending in a big way, which is an embarrassing proposition. On Monday, the...15663Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:38:53 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2024-top-prospects-7-cory-lewis-rhp-r15654/Cory Lewis was named Twins' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in his first season with the organization. What's next for the righty and his intriguing high-speed knuckleball? Age: 23 (DOB: 10/9/2000) 2023 Stats (A/A+): 101.1 IP, 2.49 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 10.5 K/9, 2.9 BB/9 ETA: 2025 2023 Ran...15654Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-table-setter-feb-5-2024-a-near-finished-product-r15658/With less than two weeks until Minnesota Twins pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers for spring training, the organization has all but put a bow on the offseason. Whether it is enough remains to be seen. When the Minnesota Twins turned the page on the 2023 season, there were a few key r...15658Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/max-kepler-bounce-back-contract-extension/Kepler is now the longest tenured Twin, and following a rebound offensively, is entering the final year of his contract. Extending players as they enter their 30's in generally frowned upon in analytic circles, but there is precedent for a talented, yet up-and-down, hitter finding something in t...15648Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-add-veteran-reliever-jay-jackson-to-already-full-bullpen-r15659/According to Robert Murray, the Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with 36-year-old reliever Jay Jackson on an MLB contract. The deal is pending a physical.  The Twins are already projected to have one of the top bullpens in baseball heading into the 2024 season. On Sunday night, news brok...15659Mon, 05 Feb 2024 01:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-offseason-update-jorge-polanco-trade-carlos-santana-signing/The Twins awakened from their offseason slumber with a pair of significant moves that significantly reshape their 2024 team. Let's review these latest moves and how they impact the outlook for this season. With the start of spring training less than two weeks away, the Twins' offseason makeo...15655Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/1965-team-second-greatest-ever/Join us in argument as we count down the greatest Twins teams in history, as voted on by the Twins Daily writers. Today: the second-ranked team.   Overview The early '60s Twins were shockingly talented for a team that had freshly arrived in a new city. The 1961 team—the first one offi...15649Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/do-any-teams-value-max-kepler-more-than-the-twins-r15638/The Twins have attempted to trade Max Kepler for multiple years but haven’t received what the team views as his perceived value. So, what value does he provide the Twins for 2024, and is there still a chance he will be moved this winter? Max Kepler stands alone as the longest-tenured Twins p...15638Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:18:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-have-a-rotation-they-still-need-a-playoff-ace-r15640/The Twins’ newest pitching acquisition will serve a critical purpose in their fight to reclaim the Central Division, but the team still needs another postseason starter. In their decisive series win against the Toronto Blue Jays in breaking the curse, the Twins relied on two critical pitcher...15640Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:23:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/anthony_desclafani_rotation_2024_questions_injury/Is Anthony DeSclafani enough to boost the rotation of a Minnesota Twins team that wants to be true contenders?  While the acquisitions of reliever Justin Topa and top-100 prospect Gabriel González were exciting pieces to receive for Jorge Polanco as part of a four-player package, the inclusi...15647Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/kike-hernandez-sign-free-agent/Late Friday evening, the Twins signed veteran switch-hitting first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract. Would it make sense for the Twins to sign Kiké Hernández as the final ingredient for the 2024 26-man roster?   Soon after Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the...15641Sat, 03 Feb 2024 18:15:15 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/is-there-still-room-for-a-right-handed-outfielder-after-the-carlos-santana-signing-r15652/In the wake of the Jorge Polanco trade, the Twins have cash to spend. Some of that has been directed toward the newest Twin, Carlos Santana, but is there room for another addition?   The offseason is almost complete, but the Twins are just getting started. On Friday night, they filled t...15652Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:23:00 +0000