https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/18/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/brainstorming-ways-the-twins-can-engage-younger-fans-in-2025-r17496/Up for sale and shedding payroll, the Twins are struggling to sustain interest from longtime fans, much less attract a new generation. Here's a lighthearted look at some tactics to win over younger audiences next year. The Minnesota Twins brand is in a state of crisis. Hopes of growing atten...17496Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/takebot-3000-short-circuits-after-latest-bout-of-carlos-correa-trade-speculation-r17502/While many were relieved to hear the Twins downplay the possibility of trading away their best and most expensive player, the local beat cyborg was left in a frantic, spark-filled rage.  Rumors surrounding a possible trade of superstar shortstop Carlos Correa made their way back into orbit...17502Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:50:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/in-bold-winter-meetings-move-twins-executives-upgrade-rental-car-r17494/Team hopes this lets free agents know they’re in the mix with other big spenders. The big headline from the Winter Meetings was the mega-deal Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets. But they’re not the only team willing to spend this offseason. “The Minnesota Twins are pleased to annou...17494Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-president-derek-falvey-clearly-thought-mlb-winter-meetings-were-supposed-to-start-next-week-r17478/The Twins’ President of Baseball and Business Operations (POBABO) has the tough assignment of trying to improve his ballclub while sticking to the financial limitations set by the team’s ownership. But now, it looks even harder, as a scheduling snafu has left him flustered, flabbergasted and flu...17478Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:06:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/beat-writer-orders-nachos-again-r17459/‘It’s on the appetizer menu, but it eats like a full meal.’ Baseball’s Winter Meetings convene in Dallas on Monday, but many media members are getting there ahead of time to network, chat up sources, and talk shop with their peers. And in the case of Todd Daniels, it’s time to get some...17459Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/dodgers-sign-everyone%E2%80%94no-like-everyone%E2%80%94with-50-off-cyber-monday-coupon-code-r17442/You ever just enter something in that box during checkout, in case something obvious is a hugely valuable and valid thing? Well, Andrew Friedman did. Happy Cyber Monday to my fellow bargain-hunting consumers. I'm fresh off my annual marathon viewing of the entire Paul Blart: Mall Cop series—...17442Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/black-friday-bargains-in-twins-company-store-r17432/This sale on exclusive items like the Dave St. Peter bobblehead runs through Cyber Monday. If you’re looking for just the right gift for the Twins fan in your life this season, the team’s Black Friday sale helps you do so without busting your budget! Here are just a few items marked down for...17432Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:51:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/what-are-your-favorite-twins-bringing-for-thanksgiving-r17433/It's been a long year for the hometown nine, but the Twins still have plenty to be thankful for. Let's take a look at what each member was tasked with bringing for their big get-together.  Thanksgiving is a time to get together, share a meal, and thank the high heavens for all of your wins o...17433Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:18:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-select-1988-toyota-celica-in-obscure-rule-6-draft-r17407/‘The Rule 5 Draft is fine and all, but there are some real gems in the 6.’ No franchise is more aware of the benefits of the Rule 5 Draft than the Minnesota Twins. Plucking Johan Santana from Houston’s Class A affiliate in 1999 is one of the savviest moves in recent MLB history. This year, t...17407Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-trade-candidate-breakdown-doris-from-hr-r17390/Not every asset belonging to an MLB organization can be seen on the field. And if the Twins are serious about selling some of their contributors while their value is at its peak, they may want to see what their longtime Human Resources Manager could garner in a trade.  What’s Up With Doris?...17390Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:12:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-hold-bake-sale-to-make-payroll-r17377/'In these tough economic times, a $3,000 pan of brownies will help us stay competitive.' The Minnesota Twins are in a bind. They are in the process of being sold. The front office is in a state of flux. They have a payroll restriction of $130 million, and a roster that’s going to make m...17377Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-appoint-derek-falvey-to-lead-teams-council-of-payroll-efficiency-cope-r17368/The Twins’ President of Baseball and Business Operations (also known as the POBABO) is sure to have his hands full and his pockets empty as he takes on yet another role with the organization.   When there’s a major shift in direction for an organization, whether that be in the front office...17368Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:23:01 +0000