https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/289/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/tigers-twins-al-central-standings-projections-torkelson-greene-skubal/The Minnesota Twins are seen as the best team in the AL Central. That said, a change of guard could soon come if the hometown nine don’t watch themselves. Are the Tigers ready to make that splash? Last season, the Twins were projected to finish behind the Cleveland Guardians when the season...15539Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:03:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/scott-boras-forcing-wait-and-see-twins-to-keep-waiting-and-seeing-r15594/The Twins’ front office has shown a propensity for extreme patience when completing the team’s roster each winter. Baseball’s most well-known agent, Scott Boras, has helped and hurt that strategy over the last three seasons. Ask any baseball fan to name a baseball agent, and Scott Boras is l...15594Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:28:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-claim-speedy-outfielder-bubba-thompson-off-waivers-r15591/The Twins made another waiver claim on Wednesday, but this time, it's not a bullpen project. Instead, they're gaining some outfield depth and dynamic athleticism with the addition of speedy Bubba Thompson. Outfielder Bubba Thompson was designated for assignment by the Yankees last week when...15591Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-hall-of-fame-minnesota-fans-reactions/Joe Mauer is officially a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It's a triumphant moment for many Minnesotans, but for those who were kids as the prime of his career played out, it holds a special significance. Joe Mauer has been many things, to many people, at many times. He was a t...15589Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/from-the-batting-cage-to-cooperstown-catching-up-with-joe-mauers-high-school-coach-r15583/Joe Mauer finds himself on the doorstep to baseball's Hall of Fame. His high school coach, Jim O'Neill, is right there with him, as he has been for the past 25 years. "He liked to keep things pretty quiet during the game," said former Cretin-Derham Hall High School baseball coach Jim O'Neill...15583Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:21:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/looking-back-mike-radcliff-and-terry-ryan-nailed-a-tough-decision-r15585/In 2010, I wrote an article discussing the Twins' selection of Joe Mauer as the first overall pick in the 2001 draft instead of legendary college pitcher Mark Prior. It's fun to look back at the quotes from late, great Twins scouting chief Mike Radcliff, about that decision. At that time, he was...15585Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-hall-of-fame-miguel-sano-angels-joey-gallo-nationals/While Major League Baseball continues to slowly work its way through the offseason, the highlight of Tuesday was none other than Joseph Patrick Mauer. The call from The Hall came at the earliest possible moment, and his career will be immortalized in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. With...15588Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/20-years-later-joe-mauer-and-the-fallacy-of-what-if-r15575/To paraphrase the late great Mac Miller: it ain't 2004 no more.  I've been thinking a lot about the year 2004. That's partly because I've begun receiving messages about my 20-year high school reunion. Yep: with the calendar flipping to 2024, it's now been two full decades since I graduated....15575Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-hall-of-fame-weekend-twins-fans-guide-to-cooperstown/Although the initial expectation may have been that it could take Joe Mauer some time to gain entry to the Hall of Fame, he ultimately found his way in on the first ballot. Now is the chance for Minnesota Twins fans to flock toward Cooperstown, but what should you know before you go?  ...15554Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:50:51 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-elected-to-the-baseball-hall-of-fame-r15579/It had become almost clear in recent weeks, but the results were officially announced on Tuesday night. Joe Mauer is a first-ballot member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe Mauer received the call that every baseball player dreams of following their retirement. He will be enshrined...15579Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-wasnt-built-to-be-a-catcher-he-became-one-by-choice-r15587/The greatest catcher in Twins history--and one of the best of the 21st century--is right on the doorstep of the Hall of Fame. He got there because he played the most important defensive position (other than pitcher) in baseball, and he played that position because he wanted to. I think peopl...15587Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/aroldis-chapman-james-paxton-joe-mauer-tommy-edman/Come talk James Paxton, Aroldis Chapman, Joe Mauer, and more on today's anticipatory table setter. Yesterday, Matt Trueblood's table setter delved into a veteran pitcher who signed a deal with a contending team, a veteran pitcher who signed a deal with a non-contending team, and Joe Mauer's...15586Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:21:02 +0000