https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/306/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/lets-not-overlook-the-value-of-christian-v%C3%A1zquez-r15342/The veteran catcher sure seems to be on the chopping block as the Twins look to cut payroll. Would trading Christian Vázquez for salary relief be a short-sighted move? On its face, the idea of trading a backup catcher who makes $10 million seems like a pretty logical method of lowering payro...15342Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:40:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-didnt-the-twins-sign-sonny-gray-or-kenta-maeda-r15348/At this point, the Minnesota Twins have yet to make a significant move this offseason. We have heard plenty about the payroll sliding backward, but does that have anything to do with the front office opting against bringing back Sonny Gray or Kenta Maeda? Heading into the winter, Derek Falve...15348Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:16:54 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/up-goes-anderson-why-the-beleagured-white-sox-star-is-primed-to-bounce-back-r15343/15343Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:16:33 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-face-tough-decisions-to-make-impactful-trades-r15339/The Twins saw a trio of young players establish themselves at the big-league level in 2023. Would the front office consider trading a young player to fix holes at other parts of the roster? The Twins must be creative this winter to fill some of the club’s different needs. Minnesota needs a p...15339Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:56:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/reports-sonny-gray-signs-with-cardinals-leaving-twins-with-draft-pick-hole-in-rotation-r15346/As first reported by Jon Heyman, then confirmed by Ken Rosenthal, the 2023 AL Cy Young runner-up is a Twin no more. There's an almost golden lining to the cloud, though. (Thankfully, Ken Rosenthal is here to cool our senses and establish order, because how comfortable were we with Heyman as...15346Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/which-marginal-twins-pitchers-wont-make-it-through-the-offseason-r15340/The Twins have a handful of pitchers on their 40-man roster with tenuous holds on their spots. As the front office seeks to upgrade in the offseason, any one of these five players could find themselves at risk of being the odd man out. I'll start out by acknowledging what you already know: y...15340Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:09:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/kenta-maeda-agrees-to-deal-with-tigers-r15345/After four years with the Twins, the right-hander will pitch the next two years for a division rival. The Twins must say goodbye to Kenta Maeda, as the veteran right-hander inked a two-year, $24-million deal with the Detroit Tigers. Maeda, a familiar face from his time in Minnesota, will now...15345Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-should-be-a-first-ballot-hall-of-famer-r15328/The Baseball Writers Association of America recently unveiled the 2024 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. With voting taking place this offseason and enshrinement set for the summer, it could be fun for Minnesota Twins fans looking to celebrate Joe Mauer. Since his playing days, Joe...15328Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/trading-places-a-history-of-minnesota-twins-challenge-trades-r15324/The MLB offseason requires creativity for mid-market teams who want to remain competitive. The Twins have a recent history of swapping big leaguers for big leaguers with other teams, but has that worked? Let’s turn to history for the answer. No team wins every trade, but competitive teams ne...15324Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-offseason-update-vazquez-maeda-arbitration/The offseason is off to a quiet start across the league, but things figure to start heating up as the Winter Meetings fast approach.  Here's a quick rundown of where things stand with the Twins, who've been busy setting themselves up to make some moves. There's no other way to frame it:...15338Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:48:46 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/max-value-3-reasons-why-the-twins-should-trade-max-kepler-r15330/Max Kepler’s name has been tied to trade rumors for multiple seasons. After a terrific 2023 campaign, the Twins have three reasons to trade their right fielder. Max Kepler has grown up in the Twins organization since signing as a teenager on the international market. There were plenty of ups...15330Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/could-this-los-angeles-angels-pitcher-be-the-next-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-r15334/Last offseason, the Twins struck gold, finding their ace for the foreseeable future in Pablo López. With the impending departure of 2023 AL Cy Young Award runner-up Sonny Gray, the Twins are once again in need of frontline starting pitching. Could this promising Los Angeles Angels left-handed st...15334Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:51:33 +0000