https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/314/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/stealing-the-show-why-twins-should-prioritize-stolen-bases-in-2024-r15206/The Twins finished 24th overall in the MLB with 86 stolen bases during the 2023 regular season. Though this is an improvement from when they finished last in the MLB with only 38 stolen bases in 2022, their 2023 numbers lagged behind most teams. The Twins are suited to be an effective base-steal...15206Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who-solidified-themselves-as-playoff-hitters-for-the-twins-and-who-didnt-r15213/The Twins fell short in the postseason, mainly due to a lack of hitting. Some players stepped up and established themselves as playoff threats, and others wilted under the pressure. Will the lineup be able to take the next step in 2024? In 2023, the conversation for the Twins in the playoffs...15213Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/breaking-levine-no-longer-a-finalist-for-red-sox-job-r15220/Late Monday night, Twins Daily learned that Thad Levine is not currently in consideration for the lead job with the Red Sox. Jon Heyman reported this weekend that Levine and former Twin Craig Breslow were "prominently in the mix." But something must have changed in the last 72 hours, though...15220Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/boston-red-sox-pursue-twins-gm-thad-levine-front-office/Thad Levine has been the second in command for multiple organizations over the last two decades. Will he finally get a shot to be the top dog? Here’s the latest on Boston’s pursuit of Levine. Thad Levine and Derek Falvey have been Minnesota’s dynamic duo since November 2016. It was clear fro...15217Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-will-the-twins-approach-a-thin-free-agent-pitching-class-r15197/The Minnesota Twins constructed a 2023 team built around significant depth. After having to cycle through a handful of arms to complete the season, they became one of the best rotations in baseball. Repeating means they’ll need to add, but how?   Going into the season, the front office...15197Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-could-a-jhoan-duran-extension-take-shape-r15207/How fun was watching the Twins bullpen late in the season and the playoffs? Rocco Baldelli and Pete Maki could turn to power arm after power arm. But there isn’t a more powerful arm in baseball than the right arm of Jhoan Duran’s. Might the Twins be wise to lock him up on a long-term contract ex...15207Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:11:21 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-offseason-guide-free-agents-arbitration-roster-decisions/Minnesota's championship window has been thrust open. The front office's decisions this offseason could prove pivotal in dictating whether the Twins take the next step or stumble. Here's a primer on what lies ahead, including arbitration decisions, pending free agents, and 40-man roster con...15212Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:05:45 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/cutting-ties-assessing-three-arbitration-eligible-players-the-twins-should-move-on-from-r15208/The Twins will have some roster cleaning to do this winter on the 40-man roster. Here are three arbitration-eligible players who likely won’t return at their expected price tag.   During the off-season, spots on the 40-man roster become even more valuable to a front office. Teams can st...15208Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-catching-dilemma-balancing-defense-and-offense-for-the-minnesota-twins-r15201/The Twins showed their hand this offseason when Ryan Jeffers started every game. With Christian Vázquez under contract through 2025, the Twins could have a compelling offseason regarding the catching tandem in place. Christian Vázquez struggled significantly at the plate throughout much of 2...15201Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:16:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesotas-postseason-run-points-to-a-bright-future-r15195/The Minnesota Twins have gone into each season with hope for excitement, as each organization does. Until 2023, though, there was always the cloud that was postseason ineptitude hanging over their head. With recent success, everything has changed.   There are two ways to look at the Min...15195Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-pursuit-of-the-next-level-has-no-offseason-r15202/The Twins’ season ended over a week ago, but Pablo López is already reaching new heights. How good was the club’s budding ace, and what does his next level look like? This year, there weren’t many notable individual accomplishments in the Twins’ postseason run. But undoubtedly, one of the sh...15202Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/is-christian-vazquez-too-expensive-for-the-2024-twins-roster-r15188/The Twins signed Christian Vazquez last winter to add depth at the catcher position. However, he just finished one of the worst offensive seasons of his career, and Minnesota might need to shed some veteran salary. One year ago, the Twins wondered what to do about the catcher position. Gary...15188Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:21:01 +0000