https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/805/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-extend-tc-bear-through-2023-r7524/In the wake of relatively low-risk contract extensions given to Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler, some wondered if this meant the Minnesota Twins were ready to make a bigger splash with a veteran contributor. Depending on your perspective, they’ve done just that. Multiple sources have confirmed to Tw...7524Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-can-duda-do-for-you-r7519/When the Minnesota Twins' non-roster invitees to spring training were unveiled, there was a previously unreported name among the bunch. Long time New York Met, and former MVP candidate, Lucas Duda was heading to Fort Myers for the beginning of his 2019 season. Having signed C.J. Cron and with Tyle...7519Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/report-twins-kepler-finalizing-extension-r7523/Hours after news broke that the Twins agreed to an extension with Jorge Polanco, the Twins are nearing a five year contract with Max Kepler that will guarantee him $35 million, according to Jeff Passan. There is also an option for a sixth year for another $11 million. Signed just nine days after...7523Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-jorge-polanco-finalizing-contract-extension-r7522/Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reported on Twitter that the Twins are nearing an extension with shortstop Jorge Polanco. Polanco was set to make $575,000 this season and is currently under team control through 2022. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the contract extension will cover seven seasons. UPDATE 1...7522Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/making-sense-of-the-lineup-makeover-r7521/Considering the team's weaknesses, I was surprised by the type of hitters the Twins’ front office decided to bring in this offseason. I expected there to be a focus on signing high on-base percentage guys to multi-year deals. After having some time to digest things, I think I’ve identified a few t...7521Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mailbag-duda-in-gordon%E2%80%99s-future-contention-time-r7516/It’s finally here. Our long national nightmare is over with pitchers and catchers reporting at the end of the week. Spring training can finally begin and that means regular season baseball is a little over a month away. It’s crazy to think the Twins are going to host a regular season home game at...7516Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-411-projections-and-objections-r7514/Aaron and John talk about the Twins' PECOTA projections, expectations on Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton, signing Lucas Duda, payroll theories, buying into Willians Astudillo, and the intrigue of minor-league deals. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at Gle...7514Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/starter-or-reliever-that-is-the-romero-question-r7513/It is a conversation with every hard-throwing pitching prospect in baseball. Can he make it to the big leagues as a starter, or does he need to be moved to the bullpen? Fernando Romero has found himself in that situation for a while now, and it is likely that decision will ultimately be made in 20...7513Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/derek-falvey-urges-child-to-pass-on-bryce-harper-card-r7510/A young Eden Prairie boy plans to buy a Bryce Harper rookie card this weekend. One area baseball executive is hoping he can change his mind. Jake Evenson, 10, got a $20 bill for his birthday. The young Eden Prairie baseball fanatic knows exactly what he wants, too: a Bryce Harper rookie card. “He...7510Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/possible-mlb-rule-changes-universal-dh-roster-size-anti-tanking-r7507/Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Union are always searching for ways to improve the game. Under MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, one of the biggest focuses has been pace of play. How can baseball speed up their games and keep younger fans interested in the action on the field? Some of the la...7507Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mailbag-catcher-innings-bye-bye-creams-free-agent-watch-r7505/After the Polar Vortex gripped most of Twins Territory, it seems strange that pitchers and catchers will be reporting to Fort Myers in the days ahead. The Twins still have plenty of questions to answer about their roster before the team heads to Target Field for Opening Day. Who catches the most i...7505Tue, 05 Feb 2019 03:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2019-top-prospects-10-akil-baddoo-r7503/The lower levels of the minor leagues are littered with speedy center fielders who have no idea how to play baseball. Elite athletes who have absolutely no clue what they’re doing in the batter’s box. And then you have Akil Baddoo. Guys like this aren’t supposed to know the strike zone like he doe...7503Mon, 04 Feb 2019 04:30:00 +0000