https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/532/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sleepin-on-smeltzer-r11725/It seems like an entirely different era of Twins baseball that included left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer. Forgotten by many since his rookie season in 2019, he still remains in the Twins organization. Will we see the soft tossing lefty again? The main return in the Brian Dozier trade from...11725Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:10:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/cba-musings-17-what%E2%80%99s-happening-and-what%E2%80%99s-next-r11728/This space has been on pause the past few weeks because baseball has done absolutely nothing. This week that changed a bit, but I’m not sure it was for the better. We’re farther away from MLB’s return, and now worse off for it. Earlier this week one of the best reporters in the game, Ken Ros...11728Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:50:13 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-need-buxton-insurance-r11723/In November, the Minnesota Twins finally paid Byron Buxton. That was the right move all along, and it looks the part of a fair deal for both sides. One caveat to the talented centerfielder is his availability. With that in mind, do the Twins have a built-in insurance policy? Leader of the “P...11723Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:20:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/best-seasons-by-veterans-in-twins-history-r11717/Usually when guys are in their late 30s and 40s playing baseball in Minnesota, you can find them playing for teams like the Miesville Mudhens or the Cold Spring Springers, not the Minnesota Twins. Take a look at the best seasons by Twins players 35 and older.  As players age, their physical...11717Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:50:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mlb-lockout-diaries-week-5/Dear journal, It's been 35 days since darkness fell upon the world of baseball. A new year is upon us, and under normal circumstances we'd be looking ahead eagerly to the start of spring training in a few short weeks. Alas, there is no end to this lockout in sight.  Reports emerged...11718Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-concerns-with-tyler-duffey%E2%80%99s-2021-season-r11710/Minnesota’s bullpen has plenty of question marks heading into the 2022 season. Tyler Duffey is supposed to be one of the team’s most reliable late-inning options, but his 2021 campaign showcased some worrisome signs. From 2019-20, Duffey had been one of baseball’s best relievers. Across 80 g...11710Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:10:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-will-the-twins-do-with-miguel-san%C3%B3-r11711/We all know that Miguel Sanó can be one of the best hitters in baseball at times. He can also be one of the worst hitters in baseball at times. Sanó’s inconsistency is giving the Twins a big question heading into 2022? What will they do with Miguel Sanó? In the first half of the 2021 season,...11711Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:00:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/top-twins-assets-11-15-miranda-larnach-arraez/Continuing our rankings of the most valuable player assets in the Minnesota Twins organization, we highlight our picks for 11 through 15. This list attempts to answer a simple question: Which 20 players and prospects are most indispensable in the team's quest to win a championship? Befo...11716Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:49:57 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/baseball-giant-topps-gets-saved-r11713/In August, it was announced that Fanatics had acquired licensing rights for trading cards from Major League Baseball. The trading card landscape was set to change, with Topps being the longstanding license holder. As of today, we have clarity on what it may look like.  When Fanatics acquired...11713Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:50:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/five-overlooked-twins-prospects-for-2022-r11708/Last season the Minnesota Twins saw Jose Miranda go from being passed over in the Rule 5 draft to having a season worthy of placing him within the organization’s top 10. Not all prospects are built the same, and despite their current ranking, it’s worth taking note of guys who may surprise you i...11708Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:50:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-biggest-mistake-the-twins-front-office-made-this-offseason-r11707/The Twins front office missed an opportunity to tap into a market with significant value prior to the lockout. What was their biggest mistake this offseason? It’s a commonly held maxim that 40 fWAR gives you a pretty consistent opportunity for October baseball. It’s a pretty basic tenet of r...11707Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:00:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/steamer-projects-massive-season-for-byron-buxton-r11709/FanGraphs’ Steamer projections foresee an elite season from the Twins’ newly-extended, star centerfielder. The tool doesn’t project a rosy picture for the Twins’ rotation in 2022, as expected. It isn’t exceptionally high on many Twins pitching prospects, nor is it fired up about Mitch Garver...11709Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:20:12 +0000