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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/636/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>5 Under the Radar Free Agent Pitching Targets</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/5-under-the-radar-free-agent-pitching-targets-r10023/</link><description>Today is the official first day of the offseason! Nobody knows what to expect, but it's assumed the Twins' payroll will be reduced. With that in mind, the front office will have to be smarter about their spending. Here are a few &#x201C;under the radar&#x201D; pitching signings that could prove valuable in 2021...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Offeason Live Replay: Starting Pitcher Free Agent Targets</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offeason-live-replay-starting-pitcher-free-agent-targets-r10021/</link><description>With the completion of the World Series, Jake Odorizzi and Rich Hill are no longer Twins. How will the Twins try to replace them in the rotation for 2021? On Thursday night, we will dug into some of the potential starting pitcher options on the free agent market.

The Twins have three starters at...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10021</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:49:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Major League Baseball Ban the Shift?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/will-major-league-baseball-ban-the-shift-r10020/</link><description>In recent seasons, shifting has become commonplace in the baseball world. Teams will try to find any advantage and the increase in available data allows for coaches to make informed decisions about each batter&#x2019;s hitting tendencies. Even with all of the defensive advantages to shifting, baseball mi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10020</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>NEAL: Sergio Romo a Free Agent After Twins Decline 2021 Option</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/neal-sergio-romo-a-free-agent-after-twins-decline-2021-option-r10022/</link><description>The World Series just ended, but MLB teams are already getting down to business. The Twins have decided to decline Sergio Romo&#x2019;s $5 million option for 2021, as first reported by La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune.

The Twins have decided to pay Romo a $250,000 buyout rather than bring him ba...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Free Agent Targets: Outfield and DH</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-free-agent-targets-outfield-and-dh-r10018/</link><description>Over the past two seasons, Eddie Rosario and Nelson Cruz rank first and second among Twins hitters in RBIs, with 151 and 141. No one else is close.
There's a very good chance one or both depart this offseason. How will Minnesota replace all that run production? Free agency may offer some sensible...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10018</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Play with the Twins' Payroll at TwinsPayroll.com</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/play-with-the-twins39-payroll-at-twinspayrollcom-r9992/</link><description>What do you think the Twins should do this winter to prepare for the 2021 season? Do you have all (or at least some) of the answers? Show us by creating your own 2021 Twins team at TwinsPayroll.com.

The Twins are facing at least six big decisions this offseason, so we've set up a google sheet at...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">9992</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Fresh Meat: Grading the 2020 Twins Rookie Debuts</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/fresh-meat-grading-the-2020-twins-rookie-debuts-r10017/</link><description>There are few moments in sports that rival the crowned jewel of a baseball player making his Major League debut. In a 2020 season filled with injuries, top prospects and everything in between, the Twins saw six rookies hit the big stage. Let's evaluate.

Brent Rooker, RF
The powerful bat from Tenn...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10017</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason Live Replay: Outfield & DH Free Agent Targets]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-live-replay-outfield-amp-dh-free-agent-targets-r10015/</link><description>If the Twins lose Eddie Rosario and/or Nelson Cruz this offseason (very possible), how will they fill the resulting chasmic voids in proven offensive production? On Tuesday night we explored the free agent market.

I was be joined via live-stream by David Youngs and Lucas Seehafer Tuesday night at...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Things the World Series Teams Have That the Twins Are Missing</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-things-the-world-series-teams-have-that-the-twins-are-missing-r10014/</link><description>Every MLB franchise wants to be in the positions occupied by the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Getting to the World Series is no easy feat, but both these teams were at the top of their respective leagues for the majority of the regular season. So, what do the World Series teams have...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnesota Made: Kent Hrbek</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota-made-kent-hrbek-r10012/</link><description>The Land of 10,000 Lakes has a rich history of cultivating homegrown talent in the sport of baseball. Hear the authentic stories of those who grew in Minnesota and have had the chance to fulfill the childhood dream of wearing a Twins jersey.

Kids across the state of Minnesota grew up in the 60&#x2019;s...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10012</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Offseason Outlook: Hard Truths and Hamstrung Priorities</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-outlook-hard-truths-and-hamstrung-priorities-r10013/</link><description>In running the first several episodes of Offseason Live, and tinkering with our Twins payroll tool, it's become evident to me that the Twins will face some real challenges and difficult decisions this offseason.
Here's what I've learned.

If you could simply take the same team from this year and r...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10013</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:48:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleeman & The Geek, Ep 498: The 2021 Payroll Episode]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-498-the-2021-payroll-episode-r10011/</link><description>Aaron and John dive into the Twins payroll situation for the 2021 season, discuss why it matters, and review their Big Board draft, including why Josh Donaldson didn't make their lists. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10011</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:43:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
