https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/716/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-4-pitches-we-will-see-from-kenta-maeda-r8931/The Twins shocked almost everyone who has been around the team for a while by swinging a huge trade involving a top prospect. Kenta Maeda was acquired for Brusdar Graterol and he will fill an important hole in the rotation. Here are the four main pitches he throws. Four seam fastball: 92.1 MPH, t...8931Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/did-the-twins-pivot-to-a-superior-plan-b-r8932/The Minnesota Twins seemingly entered the offseason intent on signing Zack Wheeler. The right-hander possessed the kind of premium ability and upside the front office sought, motivating them to make an historic bid for his services. It wasn't to be. And now, as the dust settles on a thrilling late...8932Thu, 06 Feb 2020 02:46:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/kenta-maeda39s-contract-three-big-things-r8930/The baseball world experienced a blockbuster on Tuesday night when it was announced that the Red Sox were moving OF Mookie Betts, P David Price and cash to the Dodgers. It has long been assumed that OF prospect Alex Verdugo would be a part of the return. But what else was Boston getting? And then...8930Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/kenta-maeda-new-twins-ace-in-five-numbers-r8929/Kenta Maeda doesn't have a reputation to compare to the top free-agent pitchers of this offseason, but he might be better than several of them, and the best pitcher on the Twins' entire staff. José Berríos is a more traditional workhorse. Jake Odorizzi has a deeper repertoire. Taylor Rogers is a...8929Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/projecting-the-twins-opening-day-roster-version-10-r8925/The NFL season is over, and pitchers and catchers report next week, so it’s time to get excited about what the 2020 season could mean for the Minnesota Twins. Much of Minnesota’s roster is set for next year, but there are still some decisions to make including the addition of a 26th roster spot. H...8925Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-biggest-celebrity-might-just-be-trevor-may-r8926/While we often find ourselves enamored with the incredible athletic ability of players within the parameters of their sport, we tend to forget other pursuits still exist. The Minnesota Twins employ some really good baseball players, and they are all really interesting people as well. Enter Trevor...8926Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-starting-9-unzipped-2020-minnesota-twins-zips-player-comparisons-r8920/Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS Projections for the 2020 Minnesota Twins was released a few weeks ago at FanGraphs and today we’ll take a look at the player comparisons. Along with statistical predictions for each player’s 2020 season, ZiPS lists a player whose career and statistics most closely mirror the...8920Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-trade-graterol-to-dodgers-for-kenta-maeda-in-blockbuster-deal-r8927/Mookie Betts and David Price have finally been traded. They're headed to the Dodgers, but the Twins are involved in the deal. According to Ken Rosenthal, the Twins have acquired Kenta Maeda from the Dodgers in exchange for Brusdar Graterol. Graterol is expected to then be dealt to the Red Sox in t...8927Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/billy-wagner-is-paving-joe-nathan%E2%80%99s-path-to-cooperstown-r8922/Last summer, the Twins organization elected Joe Nathan to the Twins Hall of Fame, a well-deserved honor for the former All-Star closer. Nathan was tremendous during his time in a Twins uniform and his eyes should be set on an even more prestigious Hall of Fame, the one located in Cooperstown, NY...8922Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jhoulys-chac%C3%ADn-matt-wisler-and-diminishing-returns-on-sliders-r8923/The best reason to believe in and take note of the Twins' latest pitching addition is the trait he shares with their first one of the winter: a heavy (and potentially damaging) reliance on sliders. For the second time in three winters, the Twins have signed a Venezuelan right-hander in his early...8923Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ranking-the-top-10-minnesota-twins-starting-pitching-trade-targets-r8921/Minnesota Twins fans still are waiting for a significant upgrade to the starting rotation. Here is a look based on rumors of who may be available of the top 10 arms for the team to target between now and the trade deadline. It seems the Minnesota Twins will at some point return to the trade marke...8921Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/do-the-minnesota-twins-have-a-right-handedness-problem-r8919/The 2019 Minnesota Twins had one of the best offenses of all time. After adding Josh Donaldson to the mix, the Twins are poised to be even better in 2020. With their four best batters being right-handed, though, it’s worth asking the question: Do the Minnesota Twins have a right-handedness problem...8919Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000