https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/533/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-2-biggest-risks-with-byron-buxton%E2%80%99s-contract-extension-r11706/The beginning of a new year allows everyone the chance to reflect on the previous year. For the Twins, signing Byron Buxton was critical, but his contract has multiple risks. In the days leading into MLB’s lockout, Minnesota accomplished one of the organization’s most important tasks this wi...11706Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:40:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-558-best-of-patreon-interviews-r11705/Aaron and John compile clips of their favorite Patreon podcast interviews with Glen Perkins, Parker Hageman, Patrick Reusse, Dan Hayes, and Betsy Helfand. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. ...11705Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:22:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/hank-conger-is-a-perfect-fit-for-the-twins-r11702/Fans may remember Hank Conger as a staple in the league during his catching days for the Angels, Rays, and Astros. The former journeyman may now be the most valuable asset on the Twins coaching staff.  You can't go wrong with a guy named Hank.  Hank Aaron, Hank Williams, Hardware Hank. ...11702Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:50:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/top-twins-assets-16-20-canterino-winder-petty/With the arrival of a new year, it's time to update my annual rankings of the most valuable player assets in the Minnesota Twins organization.  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?...11703Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:17:36 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/in-memoriam-r11700/2021 was a difficult year for many, including the Minnesota Twins community. As hope and brightness of the new year prevails, we take time to honor and reflect on members of the Twins family that left us this past year.    Baseball is a very human game. Stats and numbers lead to titles...11700Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:00:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/dont-trade-austin-martin-r11699/Acquired by trade last July, Austin Martin has quickly found himself at the center of trade talks once again for a Twins team short on pitching. The Twins, however, shouldn’t be so quick to flip their newly-acquired top prospect. It’s reasonable to look at Austin Martin and see a valuable pi...11699Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:40:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-top-twins-daily-stories-of-2021-part-2-1-10-r11697/As the calendar turns to 2022, take a look back at the top stories at Twins Daily over the last calendar year. There were plenty of significant events and a little fun along the way. If you missed the first half of the series, take a look back at some of the year's other top stories. Below i...11697Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-top-twins-daily-stories-of-2021-part-1-11-20-r11696/The 2021 season didn't go precisely as the Twins envisioned, but the calendar will shortly turn to 2022. Here is a look back at some of the biggest stories at Twins Daily over the last year.    Below is a rundown of the back half of the top-20 stories here at Twins Daily over the last c...11696Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:50:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/new-years-resolutions-the-lineup-r11692/After getting through the starting rotation and the bullpen, it’s finally time to look at the Minnesota Twins lineup. They were the reason for heightened expectations in 2021, and at the beginning, the reason for a slow start. How can the holdovers turn the tide in 2022? It was all but expec...11692Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:30:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mlb-lockout-diaries-week-4/Dear journal, It's been 28 days since darkness fell upon the world of baseball. As the start of a new year bears down, this feels like a good time to reflect, and to look forward.  A big theme for me in the past year, and especially the past week, has been gratitude.  During the Ch...11695Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/grading-the-twins-2021-rookie-debuts-r11693/2021 was not a great year for Twins fans. The Twins came into the 2021 season projected by PECOTA to win the division at 91-71. As we all know, that was not the case, as the Twins finished dead last in the AL Central at 73-89. However, a bad season like 2021 means getting to see some of the pros...11693Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:20:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/new-years-resolutions-relief-pitching-r11691/Continuing the theme of keying in on current assets and their focus for the season ahead, the Twins next area to come under fire for 2022 resolutions is the bullpen. The group wasn’t as expected last season, as was the case for most of the team as a whole, but where do we go from here? After...11691Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:40:13 +0000