https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/822/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-primer-twins-need-to-be-prepared-to-pivot-from-buxton-and-sano-r7278/Looking ahead to 2019, it certainly appears any hope of the Twins reaching their potential will once again rest upon the shoulders of Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano. Does it really need to be that way? Of course not. It seems to me the lessons to be learned from the 2018 season are 1) Be as prepared...7278Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:44:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2018-awards-pitcher-of-the-year-r7277/If there’s been one constant with the Minnesota Twins, it’s been the need for starting pitching. There’s been no shortage of bright spots in that department over the years, but there just never seems to be enough of it. The 2018 season didn’t end the way the Twins would have liked, but the team’s...7277Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2018-awards-rookie-of-the-year-r7274/Even in the midst of a sub-par season, there were plenty of players who made positive strides. Yesterday, Kyle Gibson was named the team’s most improved player after having the best big-league season of his career. Other impact players included multiple rookies. Today, the Twins Daily 2018 Rookie...7274Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-manager-paul-molitor-fired-r7275/USA Today's Bob Nightengale is reporting that Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor has been fired and a press conference this afternoon has been scheduled to announce it. Molitor managed the Twins for four seasons, two of which they exceeded expectations and two of which they did not. They finishe...7275Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2018-awards-most-improved-r7273/A year after the Twins made massive improvements, jumping from 59 wins in 2016 to 85 wins in 2017, 2018 was a disappointing season for the Twins. Today we begin our week of handing out the Twins Daily 2018 Awards by looking at the players who showed the most improvement. In 2017, there were severa...7273Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mauer%E2%80%99s-myths-the-hero-minnesota-didn%E2%80%99t-deserve-r7272/Near the end of the movie The Dark Knight, Commissioner Jim Gordon gives a memorable speech. He tries to explain to his son why his hero, Batman, is being hunted by the police. Because we have to chase him. Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now, so we'll hunt h...7272Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:26:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-handbook-available-for-preorder-r7270/The Twins are facing the most pivotal offseason they've had in ... well, maybe ever. They have a team still young and on the verge of taking a next step, and they have unprecedented payroll room – maybe as much as $60 million – to help that team take that next step. The ninth annual Twins Daily Of...7270Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/offseason-primer-corner-infield-free-agents-r7271/Joe Mauer's big send-off yesterday, combined with the ominous uncertainty surrounding Miguel Sano, leaves the corner infield spots as a major source of mystery as the Minnesota Twins embark on their offseason. Let's take an early look at a few players who will be available in free agency. Note: T...7271Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-392-joe-mauer-is-pretty-neat-r7269/Aaron and John head to Target Field to see Joe Mauer's (probable) final game, and talk about Mauer's great Twins career and the Twins' not-so-great season. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. http://traf...7269Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-bittersweet-ending-r7268/It's been a rough season for the Twins, but fortunately, many players were able to end it on high notes. A successful and emotional final homestand featured plenty of inspiring performances, sending Minnesota into the offseason with a much-needed dose of positivity. Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 9/24 th...7268Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-5-chw-4-you-are-appreciated-joe-mauer-r7267/Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone? Joni Mitchell sang that in her 1970 song titled Big Yellow Taxi, and too often those words ring true. There’s a vocal sect of Twins Territory that will never appreciate what Joe Mauer has done for the Minnesota Twins, b...7267Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/st-paul-legends-admire-one-another-on-emotional-day-r7266/Paul Molitor grew up in St. Paul. He put in a great career at the University of Minnesota, because a high draft pick and had a Hall of Fame career. Joe Mauer grew up in St. Paul. He was the number one overall pick out of Cretin-Derham Hall in 2001, soared through the minor leagues and has had a ca...7266Sun, 30 Sep 2018 17:55:00 +0000