https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/435/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sorry-minnesota-fans-but-the-twins-should-avoid-nelson-cruz-in-free-agency-r13275/As a former “old friend” and fan favorite, Nelson Cruz has been a popular name thrown around for a potential reunion. Taking a deeper look, though, Twins fans should re-evaluate their desires to bring back the Boomstick.   It’s “big bat” week at Twins Daily and what bigger bat is there...13275Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/hunter-renfroe-trade-target/While far from a major problem, the Twins could use a shake up in the outfield headed into 2023. Could a journeyman on the Brewers be the answer?   The Twins are full of talent in the outfield but are a bit left-handed heavy. It’s also begun to feel like long-time Twin Max Kepler’s time...13277Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:05:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/two-non-tender-bats-for-the-minnesota-twins-r13262/We’re coming to a point in the offseason where teams must decide which of their arbitration-eligible candidates will be tendered new contracts. More free agents will be added as non-tenders are decided upon. With Minnesota needing some offensive firepower, there are two outfield candidates that...13262Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-arbitration-decisions-pagan-paddack-urshela/Friday marks the deadline for MLB teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. The Minnesota Twins have a number of decisions to make, ranging from no-brainer to head-scratcher. Let's review each arbitration tender candidate case by case, in order from easiest to most difficul...13279Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-blueprint-an-aggressive-pursuit-of-top-talent-r13249/The Twins priotized top-level talent coming out of the lockout in 2022, signing star shortstop Carlos Correa and trading for standout starter Sonny Gray. My offseason blueprint includes a similar model. The Twins are in prime position to add high-level players. The rotation, while not a clea...13249Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:55:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/carlos-correa-contract-amount-free-agent/We're starting to get hints of exactly how expensive a contract Carlos Correa might sign this winter, and how unrealistic his return to the Twins might be as a result. However, Twins fans' hopes have been bolstered by talk of the team being willing to work out a "creative" contract with Correa....13276Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:52:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mitch-haniger-free-agent-target/Mitch Haniger is an ideal candidate to add some right-handed thump to a lineup that lost its best right-handed hitter this offseason.    The slow erosion that was the 2022 season has given way to guarded excitement as we enter free agency. The Twins have a true tabula rasa, with around...13272Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/miguel-sano-twins-legacy/In 2015, Miguel Sanó arrived to great fanfare – the top prospect and heralded young slugging star who would help carry the Twins franchise into a new era. In 2022, he exited to no fanfare, with Minnesota procedurally declining his 2023 option and paying millions to move on, as onlookers bar...13274Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:09:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/does-joey-gallo-make-sense-for-the-minnesota-twins-r13259/It’s big bat week at Twins Daily, and there’s undoubtedly no bigger bat than Joey Gallo when it comes to power potential. He had a poor 2022 season, but at just 29 years old, does a deal with the Minnesota Twins make sense? Realistically the Twins are inundated with left-handed bats in the o...13259Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:07:15 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-could-provide-a-bounce-back-opportunity-for-tommy-pham-r13271/A bulk of the Minnesota Twins payroll could go to filling needs other than a right-handed bat. If that is the case, Tommy Pham could be a more affordable option with some upside.    It is Big Bat Week at Twins Daily, and this player may not indeed qualify in that category, but it is a v...13271Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:01:58 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-add-four-to-their-40-man-roster-r13270/With the deadline at 5:00 central time, the Minnesota Twins have made four additions to their 40-man roster. To the surprise of no one, the Twins added infielder Edouard Julien, right-handed pitchers Matt Canterino and Casey Legumina, and left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick.  There were two G...13270Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/one-year-boppers-outfield-trade-candidates-for-the-twins-r13256/Should the Twins be looking to the trade market rather than signing a long-term bat in the outfield?   In the midst of a sordid Twins season, one of the few hopeful spots was the potential of a number of excellent bats joining the outfield. Nick Gordon seemed to finally figure things ou...13256Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:38:48 +0000