https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/414/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/projecting-the-twins-2023-opening-day-roster-lopez-and-taylor-trades-add-depth-r13591/Minnesota's 2023 roster has started to come into focus after the front office completed multiple trades in the last week. Here is how the team projects to start Opening Day. Last season, the lockout forced MLB to allow teams to begin the year with 28-man rosters. The lockout forced a shorten...13591Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/should-jordan-balazovic-move-to-the-bullpen-r13566/2022 wasn’t just bad for former top pitching prospect Jordan Balazovic, it was disastrous. Now that he’s on the 40 man roster with minimal minor league success above Double-A on his resume, is it time for a change in plans? Jordan Balazovic was seen as the crown jewel pitching prospect in th...13566Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:28:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-the-twins-will-try-to-make-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-into-an-ace-free-preview-r13587/Trading Luis Arraez for a package centered around right-handed starter Pablo López was no easy decision for the Twins front office. They did it, though, both because of some things López already does that fit beautifully with their organizational pitching philosophy, and because they see some wa...13587Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:59:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who-leads-off-for-the-2023-minnesota-twins-r13583/The Minnesota Twins dealt Luis Arraez last week and, in doing so, created a hole at both first base and atop the lineup. While Pablo Lopez is a nice get in return, he’s not going to bat leadoff, and a new alternative must be found. As manager for the Minnesota Twins, Rocco Baldelli has tried...13583Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-front-office-strategy-pitching-trades/By trading for Pablo López as their big offseason rotation addition, the Twins followed a familiar script, leveraging talent to acquire cost-controlled pitching while allocating their budget primarily to the offense. For better or worse, it's grown clear this strategy is very intentional....13579Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-make-boring-necessary-trade-for-michael-a-taylor-r13589/Well, someone had to do it. The Twins ate their veggies on Monday, trading away minor league relievers Evan Sisk and Steven Cruz for Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor. Minnesota’s flirtation with the veteran first hit radars when news slithered in that Kansas City—perhaps under the influen...13589Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-acquire-gold-glove-outfielder-from-royals-r13588/The Twins have been looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder. According to a variety of reports on Monday evening, they acquired a Gold-Glove caliber outfielder, Michael A. Taylor, from the Kansas City Royals.  Since the Minnesota Twins signed Joey Gallo it has looked like the outfield...13588Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/lets-road-trip-2023-trip-7-detroit-to-atlanta-to-baltimore-623-72-r13576/The seventh road trip of the 2023 Twins season covers the most amount of days, with three series taking the Twins through Detroit, Atlanta, and Baltimore. It’s time to make a mid-season run against the Tigers, Braves, and Orioles!  Comerica Park, Truist Field, Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Let’s...13576Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-the-geek-luis-arraez-for-pablo-lopez-r13584/Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' controversial trade of Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. 13584Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:13:48 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/byron-buxton-playing-time-injuries/Byron Buxton is the most talented player I have ever played against. I was fortunate enough to share the field with many talented players in my playing days, but seeing Byron up close in 2015 was a treat as a fan of the game. The raw ability was undeniable if you watched him as a young player. I...13567Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:21:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-falvey-philosophies-part-1-the-young-core-r13571/An examination of the Twins roster in Derek Falvey's seventh year reveals four fundamental philosophies the organization has embraced. Today we look at the organization's focus on their minor leagues.    The Twins have a specific goal toward which all of their decisions are ordered: sus...13571Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:23:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/where-are-they-now-the-twins-last-10-first-round-draft-picks-r13560/Unlike other professional sports leagues, baseball’s first-round draft picks take time to develop and reach the major leagues. Here is a look back at the last decade of MLB Drafts and the players selected by the Twins. Many first-round picks quickly move into the organization’s top prospect...13560Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:17:01 +0000