https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/287/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/having-survived-career-threatening-injury-could-josh-staumont-embrace-the-deathball-r15596/When the Minnesota Twins signed Josh Staumont in the last days of 2023, it was the first guaranteed deal they had agreed to all winter. It remains so. A guarantee of less than $1 million reflects uncertain health, but Staumont has a chance to be among the gems of their bullpen. A former seco...15596Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/free-agent-target-carlos-santana-payroll-questions-splits-vs-left-handed-pitchers/The Twins are still on the lookout for a difference-making bat at first base or DH. Could an old friend of Derek Falvey’s be a clean fit for the club?  With Jorge Polanco and his reasonable salary headed to the Seattle Mariners, the Twins will look to reinvest that allotted money into their...15628Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/orioles-ownership-angelos-rubenstain-blue-jays-justin-turner-jorge-polanco-roger-angell-eyes/There's a lot left to do throughout baseball, over the final fortnight before spring training begins. The Twins took a day to rest after their big move Monday night, but Wednesday could bring more action. The American League East had the most active day Tuesday, and while we might not see ma...15631Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jorge-polanco-trade-next-moves-kirilloff-taylor-pham-solano-starting-pitchers/Jorge Polanco was traded to Seattle, but this can’t be the team’s only offseason move. So, how does his departure impact the team, and what’s coming next? Jorge Polanco was one of the longest-tenured Twins, so it can be challenging for fans to see him depart. He produced at a high level for...15623Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:43:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/justin-topa-scouting-report-stats-breakdown-polanco-trade/How significant of a role will the recently acquired reliever play for the Twins in 2024, and which matchups suit him best? On Monday evening, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Twins had traded second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners, for right-handed pitchers Anthony DeScla...15622Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:26:28 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/table-setter-jorge-polanco-carlos-correa-justin-turner-carlos-baerga/Join the discussion on the Twins trading Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners, the package in return, Carlos Correa's feet, and other MLB-related notes in today's electrifying table setter. This past weekend, I attended my first Twins Daily Winter Meltdown event, and it was the most fun I h...15620Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/did-colt-keith-deal-jorge-polanco-trade-pave-the-way-for-a-pre-debut-brooks-lee-deal-r15614/This weekend, the division rival Detroit Tigers locked up one of their top prospects for the foreseeable future. Could the Twins strike a similar deal with one of their own? Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith capped off a good week on Sunday by signing an extension with the team that keeps h...15614Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:34:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jorge-polanco-trade-failure-payroll-limitations-twins-tv-deal/After making the second round of the postseason for the first time in 20 years, the Twins' offseason goal was to improve. This trade makes them worse. We can save our praise until (if?) it leads to something more. The optimist's view of Monday night's trade (which sent Jorge Polanco to the M...15621Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:14:48 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jorge-polanco-trade-analysis-40-man-roster-payroll-implications-minor-league-options/All offseason, there has been a focus on the Minnesota Twins making a move, including one of their longest-tenured players. It took a lot of time, but with January running out, Jorge Polanco was shipped to the Seattle Mariners for a package of four players. While Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco...15619Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:58 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/trade-twins-send-jorge-polanco-to-mariners-in-five-player-deal-r15618/The Twins and Mariners got together on a miniature blockbuster Monday night--one that sends the longest-tenured Twin to a new home, while adding depth to the starting rotation and to the farm system. The deal is pretty significant, and it's one of those times when both sides dispensed with s...15618Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-offseason-pablo-lopez-royce-lewis-home-runs-lions-loss/The promise of a finer future may hinder our relationship with the present.  Sports are a future endeavor. It draws excitement not necessarily from what just happened but—rather—what soon may occur. There’s always a special unbearable hunk-of-iron-in-your-chest feeling when watching a reliev...15612Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/table-setter-brooks-lee-colt-keith-twins-extensions/While the Minnesota Twins have yet to make a move of substance this winter, both the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers have remained active. Over the weekend, the Motor City Kitties paid for long-term control of an elite prospect. Heading into the 2024 MLB season, it’s worth wondering wh...15610Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:17:02 +0000